Why the Konark temple is known as the "Black Pagoda"?

The temple has been coloured black.

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The temple has been built by black stones.

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The temple sheds black coloured stone powder.

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The temple was built by black people.

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The correct option is B The temple has been built by black stones.
The Konark temple has seven stone horses to depict the seven horses that pull the sun’s chariot. The chariot structure has 12 massive wheels with 8 spokes each. It is known as the 'Black Pagoda' because of the dark stones used for the temple's construction.

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With reference to Konark Temple, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I, the great ruler of Ganga dynasty.

2. The Konark is the third link of Odisha’s Golden Triangle.

3. It is also known as “White Pagoda”.

Q7. With reference to Konark Temple, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I, the great ruler of Ganga dynasty.

2. The Konark is the third link of Odisha’s Golden Triangle.

3. It is also known as “White Pagoda”.

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