Q. Near which one of the following cities are Palitana Temples located? (UPSC Prelims 2008)
Answer: Bhavnagar
Notes: The Palitana Temples, also known as Shatrunjaya Temples, are a major complex of over 800 Jain temples situated on Shatrunjaya hill in Gujarat, India. They are located approximately 50 km southwest of Bhavnagar city, the nearest major urban center, making Bhavnagar the correct option. Mount Abu is in Rajasthan (famous for Dilwara Temples), Nashik (Nasik) is in Maharashtra (known for Kumbh Mela), and Ujjain is in Madhya Pradesh (Mahakaleshwar Temple). Palitana lies in Bhavnagar district and is a key pilgrimage site for Svetambara Jains, accessible by a climb of over 3,500 steps.