The spectacular 'Sun Temple' of Konark is famously referred to as the 'Black Pagoda'. Which temple was conversely called the 'White Pagoda'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The spectacular 'Sun Temple' of Konark is famously referred to as the 'Black Pagoda'. Which temple was conversely called the 'White Pagoda'?
A. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
B. Jagannath Temple, Puri
C. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
D. Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
European sailors called the Konark Sun Temple the 'Black Pagoda' due to its dark stone color, while the whitewashed Jagannath Temple at Puri was termed the 'White Pagoda'.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The famous 'Akbar's Tomb' at Sikandara features a unique architectural trait. Which of the following is completely missing from this major Mughal mausoleum?
A. Minarets
B. Red sandstone
C. A main central dome
D. A Charbagh garden

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Unlike other classic Mughal tombs, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara is a unique tiered pyramidal structure that completely lacks a traditional central dome.

Question #2
The historic 'Hari Parbat Fort' wall fortifications in Srinagar were originally initiated by which Mughal Emperor to secure the valley?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Emperor Akbar constructed the massive outer stone fortification wall around the hill in 1598 as part of his plans to establish a new city called Nagar Nagor.

Question #3
Agra Fort was primarily built by which Mughal Emperor?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Akbar
C. Babur
D. Aurangzeb

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Akbar constructed the Agra Fort, though Shah Jahan later made significant additions to it.