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Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 97

Which of the following temples was also called Black Pagoda by the Germanic Navinco? A. Konark Temple B. Jagannath Temple C. Brahmeshwar Temple D. Mukteshwar Temple

  1. C

  2. B

  3. D

  4. A

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Answer: (D) A

Explanation

The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, was called the 'Black Pagoda' by European sailors because of its dark stone tower, a landmark for ships; the Jagannath temple at Puri was the 'White Pagoda'.