The ancient name of Konark is associated with which? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ancient name of Konark is associated with which?
A. Sun City
B. Black Pagoda
C. Arka Kshetra
D. White Pagoda
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Konark is also known as Arka Kshetra.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The ancient 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves' in Odisha contain a highly famous historical inscription by King Kharavela. What is this inscription called?
A. Junagadh Inscription
B. Allahabad Pillar Inscription
C. Hathigumpha Inscription
D. Aihole Inscription

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Hathigumpha Inscription (Elephant Cave inscription), written in Prakrit using the Brahmi script by the Kalinga King Kharavela, is located in the Udayagiri caves.

Question #2
The historic 'Hazarduari Palace', a palace with a thousand real and false doors, is a prominent monument located in which district of West Bengal?
A. Hooghly
B. Malda
C. Nadia
D. Murshidabad

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hazarduari Palace is located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was built in the 19th century under Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

Question #3
Meenakshi Temple is located in which city?
A. Kanchipuram
B. Madurai
C. Thanjavur
D. Chennai

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.