{"id":1907,"date":"2024-03-05T15:24:55","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=1907"},"modified":"2024-03-05T15:24:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T15:24:55","slug":"konark-temple-in-orissa-was-built-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/konark-temple-in-orissa-was-built-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Konark Temple in Orissa was built by :"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;RajaNarsingh Deva I&#8221; option2=&#8221;Raja Krishna Deo Ray&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kanishka&#8221; option4=&#8221;Pulcesin II &#8216;&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is (a) RajaNarsingh Deva I.<\/p>\n<p>Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun temple at Konark in the Indian state of Odisha. It was built in the Kalinga style of architecture by King Narsingh Dev I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun god Surya and is one of the most famous temples in India.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures. It is also known for its unique architecture, which is said to be inspired by the chariot of the sun god.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is a popular tourist destination and is visited by thousands of people every year. It is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(b) Raja Krishna Deo Ray was a 16th-century king of Orissa. He did not build the Konark Sun Temple.<\/li>\n<li>(c) Kanishka was a Kushan emperor who ruled in the 2nd century CE. He did not build the Konark Sun Temple.<\/li>\n<li>(d) Pulkesin II was a Chalukya king who ruled in the 7th century CE. 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