Quiz on Yana Caves

Where are the Yana Caves located?

• In the Western Ghats

• In the Thar Desert

• In the Eastern Ghats

• In the Himalayas

What is the height of the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara?

• 150 meters

• 100 meters

• 120 meters

• 90 meters

Which demon king is associated with the legends of Yana?

• Kumbhakarna

• Bhasmasura

• Mahishasura

• Ravana

What type of rock primarily composes the Yana formations?

• Sandstone

• Karst limestone

• Basalt

• Granite

What natural phenomenon occurs over the Shiva Linga inside the Bhairaveshwara cave?

• A waterfall

• A steady stream of water

• A geyser

• A hot spring

What is the estimated age of the Yana rock formations?

• 1 billion years

• 100 million years

• 500 million years

• 250 million years

What is the best time to visit Yana for trekking?

• June to September

• October to March

• All year round

• April to May

Which river do the streams near Yana eventually feed into?

• Ganges

• Godavari River

• Aghanashini River

• Krishna River

What type of studies is Yana important for?

• Meteorological studies

• Geological studies

• Speleological studies

• Botanical studies

What do pilgrims often carry to offer at the Shiva Linga?

• Rice

• Fruits

• Water

• Flowers