Consider the following statements.I) Shri Raghunathji Mandir, Jammu is one of the largest temple complexes in Northern India. II) The temple was built in 1857 by Maharaja Hari Singh. Choose the correct option.

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The correct answer is Only I is correct. Here is the breakdown of why Statement II is historically inaccurate:Analysis of Statement IStatement I is correct. Shri Raghunathji Mandir is indeed one of the largest and most significant temple complexes in Northern India. It consists of seven shrines, each with its own Shikhara (spire), and is famous for its intricate gold-plated interiors and thousands of Saligrams (sacred stones).Analysis of Statement IIStatement II is incorrect. The timeline and the ruler mentioned do not align with historical records:Construction Period: The construction of the temple was actually started in 1835 by Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Dogra dynasty).Completion: It was completed in 1860 by his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh.Maharaja Hari Singh: While he was a significant ruler of the Dogra dynasty, he reigned much later (1925–1947) and was not the builder of this specific complex.

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Only II is correct

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Both I and II are correct

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Neither I nor II is correct

Consider the following statements.

I) Shri Raghunathji Mandir, Jammu is one of the largest temple complexes in Northern India.
II) The temple was built in 1857 by Maharaja Hari Singh.

Choose the correct option.

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