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Which of the following temple in India was called as “The Black Pagoda” by the Europeans?

  • A.Tirumala Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh
  • B.Kamakhya Temple -Assam
  • C.Konark Sun Temple, Orissa
  • D.Jagannath Temple, Orissa

Answer: C

It is the Konark Sun Temple.

European sailors used it as a landmark and called it the Black Pagoda, for the dark colour of its stone, distinguishing it from the White Pagoda, the Jagannath temple at Puri.

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