Which one among the following temples in India is referred to as the “Black Pagoda”?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Sun Temple, Konark
Explanation:
• The Konark Sun Temple, built in the 13th century by Narasimhadeva I, was called the “Black Pagoda” by European sailors because its dark stone silhouette served as a maritime landmark.
• Jagannath Temple, Puri, was referred to by sailors as the “White Pagoda.”
• Konark’s architectural form (colossal chariot) and dark stone made the epithet “Black Pagoda” popular.
Information Booster:
• Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pinnacle of the Kalinga (Odisha) style.
• The temple’s iconography celebrates Surya (the Sun) and royal patronage.
Additional Knowledge:
Jagannath Temple, Puri (a)
. “White Pagoda” in maritime nomenclature.
Kamakhya (c) and Kandariya Mahadeva (d)
. Important temples but not called “Black Pagoda.”