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Q. Consider the following statements:
  1. Bhadravati in 2021 was awarded the title of Best City in 'Innovation & Best Practices' for cities with a population between 50,000 and 100,000.
  2. Bhadrawati Fort was built by Gond King Bhankyasing.
  3. Nagoba Temple in Bhadrawati is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes:
  1. Statement 1 is correct: Bhadravati received the 'Innovation & Best Practices' award under Swachh Survekshan 2021 for its population category.
  2. Statement 2 is incorrect: Though the Bhadrawati/Bhadrawati Fort is attributed to the Gond dynasty, there is no reliable historical reference for Gond King Bhankyasing building it.
  3. Statement 3 is incorrect: Nagoba Temple in Bhadrawati is principally dedicated to Nagoba (a serpent deity) and not Lord Shiva.
Thus, only statement 1 is correct.
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