Question

Which water bodies converge near the Vivekananda Rock Memorial?

• A. Bay of Bengal, Pacific Ocean, and Arabian Sea
• B. Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Bay of Bengal
• C. Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea
• D. Arabian Sea, Red Sea, and Bay of Bengal

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea

- A 19th century philosopher and author, Swami Vivekananda took India’s spiritual fame to the world at the Parliament of World’s Religions held in Chicago in 1893. - It was in honour of the great monk that the memorial was erected in 1970. - The rock on which the memorial is built is said to be where Vivekananda attained enlightenment. - Legends also say that it was on this rock that goddess Kanyakumari prayed to lord Shiva, thus attaining an important place in India’s religious premises. - There is a specially preserved portion in the rock which is believed to be the imprint of the goddess’s feet. - The memorial showcases an elegant blend of different architectural genres. - The Sripada Mandapam and Vivekananda Mandapam are two structures to be explored in the memorial. - There is also a life-sized bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda in the premises. - The rock is surrounded by the Laccadive sea where the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea form a confluence.