General Knowledge: Ayodhya Ram Temple Questions That Can Be Asked In Competitive Exams

In all corners of the nation today, the only trending discussion is the grand consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Ram Lalla Idol, which had been set up in a tent on the premises since the destruction of the Babri Masjid on the same plot of land, finally found its place inside the temple. It was the result of the historic 2019 Supreme Court judgment.

The creation of the Ram Temple has seen a long sequence of shifting political dynamics and legal processing, much of which is likely to come into the General Knowledge (GK) portion of competitive exams. Keeping so in mind, let us address some probable questions which may be asked in these exams.

For how many years did the fight last in court?

For 134 years, the Ram temple matter was pending in court. This case stayed in the Allahabad High Court for 23 years, but the dispute went on in the District Court of Faizabad for 102 years. Furthermore, for nine years, the Supreme Court heard arguments about the Ram Temple dispute. First brought before the Faizabad district court in 1885 Mahant Raghubar Das filed a case in the Faizabad Sub Judge’s court.

Which judges gave the final verdict?

Those who delivered the Ram Mandir verdict included former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice SA Bobde, current CJI DY Chandrachud, former Justice Ashok Bhushan and Justice S Abdul Nazeer.

Who prepared the design of the Ram Temple?

The Ram Temple’s design was created by Ahmedabad resident Chandrakant Sompura and his son Ashish Sompura. Aside from this, Larsen & Toubro, an engineering and construction company, was responsible for creating the architecture of the Ram temple.

Who is the sculptor of the Lord Rama Idol?

The architect of the idol of Lord Ram installed in the temple of Ayodhya is Arun Yogiraj. He is a resident of Mysore, Karnataka.

In which style was the Ram temple built?

The Ram temple has been constructed in the Nagara style.

Which stones are installed in the Ram temple?

Makrana stone from Rajasthan has been used in the Ram temple. It is counted among the finest marbles in the world.

How much did it cost to build the Ram temple?

So far, Rs 1,100 crore has been spent on the construction of the Ram temple. It is being said that approximately Rs 300 crore more is to be spent.