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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