Dhosi Hill, identified with the ashram of the sage Chyavan, lies in which district of Haryana?
- A.Bhiwani
- B.Mahendragarh
- C.Rewari
- D.Charkhi Dadri
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, Mahendragarh. Dhosi Hill is an isolated hill of volcanic origin on the border of Haryana and Rajasthan in Mahendragarh district, and tradition places the ashram of the sage Chyavan on it, from whom the tonic chyavanprash takes its name. There is a crater pond on the top and old temples on the slope, and a fair is held there around Somvati Amavasya.
Option A, Bhiwani, has Tosham Hill with its ancient inscription, and the temple town is known as Chhoti Kashi. Option C, Rewari, is a district of the same Ahirwal tract and has the Rao Tularam connection and the Dharuhera complex, which makes it a close distractor. Option D, Charkhi Dadri, carved out of Bhiwani, is known for its cement and its sex ratio questions. Note that Mahendragarh also holds the Narnaul monuments.
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Practice Questions
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- A.Panipat
- B.Kurukshetra
- C.Karnal
- D.Jind
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- A.Babur
- B.Humayun
- C.Akbar
- D.Sher Shah Suri
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- A.Ambala
- B.Panchkula
- C.Yamunanagar
- D.Kurukshetra
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- A.Morni Hills
- B.Dhosi Hill
- C.Tosham Hill
- D.Kalesar
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- B.Yamunanagar
- C.Panchkula
- D.Kaithal
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