{"id":69625,"date":"2024-04-20T10:44:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=69625"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:44:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:44:56","slug":"which-temple-in-odisha-is-known-as-the-black-pagoda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-temple-in-odisha-is-known-as-the-black-pagoda\/","title":{"rendered":"Which temple in Odisha is known as the &#8216;Black Pagoda&#8217;?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Lingaraj Temple&#8221; option2=&#8221;Sun Temple, Konark&#8221; option3=&#8221;Jagannath Temple, Puri&#8221; option4=&#8221;Mukteswar Temple&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: b) Sun Temple, Konark.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun Temple, Konark is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god Surya. It is located in the town of Konark, Odisha, India. The temple is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology. The temple is also known for its unique architecture, which is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles.<\/p>\n<p>The Sun Temple, Konark is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Odisha. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a) Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is located in the city of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple is one of the largest and most important temples in Odisha.<\/li>\n<li>c) Jagannath Temple, Puri is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Jagannath. It is located in the city of Puri, Odisha, India. The temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.<\/li>\n<li>d) Mukteswar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It is located in the town of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. 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