SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

In which of the following UT/states is Hemkund Sahib located?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Uttarakhand.

 

  • Hemkund Sahib is a famous Sikh pilgrimage site located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

  • It is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru.

  • Situated at an altitude of around 4,300 meters, it is surrounded by snow-covered peaks and a beautiful glacial lake.

  • Other options like Punjab and Chandigarh are culturally linked to Sikhism but do not host Hemkund Sahib.