{"id":76324,"date":"2024-04-20T12:29:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76324"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:29:09","slug":"a-significant-buddhist-archaeological-site-in-odisha-is","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/a-significant-buddhist-archaeological-site-in-odisha-is\/","title":{"rendered":"A significant Buddhist archaeological site in Odisha is: *"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Lalitgiri&#8221; option2=&#8221;Konark Sun Temple&#8221; option3=&#8221;Lingaraj Temple&#8221; option4=&#8221;Barabati Fort&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Lalitgiri.<\/p>\n<p>Lalitgiri is a Buddhist archaeological site in Odisha, India. It is one of the three major Buddhist sites in the region, along with Ratnagiri and Udayagiri. The site is located in the Lalitgiri hills, about 100 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha.<\/p>\n<p>Lalitgiri was a major Buddhist center from the 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE. The site is home to a number of Buddhist temples, monasteries, and stupas. The most important temple at Lalitgiri is the Mahabodhi Temple, which is a replica of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India.<\/p>\n<p>Lalitgiri is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a significant archaeological site that provides valuable insights into the history of Buddhism in India.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Konark Sun Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god Surya. It is located in the town of Konark, about 60 kilometers from Bhubaneswar.<\/li>\n<li>Lingaraj Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. 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