UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC suggests temporary prayer space for Muslims near Bhojshala complex

Q1. The Archaeological Survey of India submitted its scientific survey report of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex to the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Approximately how long was this report?

  • A. About 500 pages
  • B. About 1,000 pages
  • C. More than 2,000 pages
  • D. More than 5,000 pages

Q2. The Supreme Court Bench that took up the Bhojshala matter in 2026 and expressed readiness to hear it on a day-to-day basis was headed by which one of the following?

  • A. Chief Justice Surya Kant
  • B. Justice Joymalya Bagchi
  • C. Justice V. Mohana
  • D. Justice Vipul M. Pancholi

Q3. Under the Supreme Court's interim arrangement for worship at the Bhojshala site, which authority was directed to arrange law and order at the site?

  • A. The Archaeological Survey of India
  • B. The district administration
  • C. The Central Reserve Police Force
  • D. The National Monuments Authority

Q4. The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court that delivered the May 15, 2025 Bhojshala verdict comprised how many judges?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Five

Q5. The May 15, 2025 Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex to be primarily a temple dedicated to which deity?

  • A. Goddess Saraswati (Vagdevi)
  • B. Goddess Durga
  • C. Goddess Parvati
  • D. Goddess Lakshmi

Q6. Under the AMASR Act, 1958, a structure qualifies as an 'ancient monument' only if it has been in existence for a period of at least how long?

  • A. Not less than 50 years
  • B. Not less than 100 years
  • C. Not less than 150 years
  • D. Not less than 250 years