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Konark Sun Temple

Odisha & General Awareness

Useful for: OSSC RHT — Regular High School Teacher, OSEPA Primary Teacher / JT Category-I, OSEPA Upper Primary — Arts, OSEPA Upper Primary — Science, OSSSC Govt Physical Education Teacher (PET), OSSSC Govt TGT Arts, OSSSC Govt TGT Science — CBZ, OSSSC Govt TGT Science — PCM

Overview

The Konark Sun Temple, built by Narasimhadeva I in the 13th century, is shaped as a giant chariot of the Sun god and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Key points

  • Built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century.
  • Designed as the Sun’s chariot with 24 carved wheels drawn by seven horses.
  • It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
  • European sailors called it the "Black Pagoda".
  • The wheels also work as sundials.
  • The Konark Dance Festival is held every December.

Explanation

  • It follows the Kalinga style of temple architecture.
  • The main sanctum tower has collapsed; the jagamohana survives.
  • The temple is depicted on the ₹10 note (2018 series).
  • Sculptures show daily life, music and dance.
  • Coastal erosion and salt air threaten the stone.

Step by step

  1. Identify the concept, method or fact asked.
  2. Recall the definition, thinker, year or rule.
  3. Apply it and eliminate extreme or mismatched options.

Examples

  • Konark Sun Temple was built by → Narasimhadeva I.
  • Number of wheels on the chariot → 24.
  • UNESCO status → 1984.

Traps and advanced points

  • Trap: Crediting it to Chodaganga Deva.
  • Trap: Wrong wheel/horse count.
  • Trap: Mixing "Black Pagoda" and "White Pagoda" (Jagannath).

Quick revision

  • 13th century, Narasimhadeva I.
  • 24 wheels, 7 horses.
  • UNESCO 1984; Black Pagoda.

Practice MCQs

  1. During a classroom lesson on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. A teacher wants to apply Konark Sun Temple correctly. Which action is most appropriate?

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.

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    Answer: (b) Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  2. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Konark Sun Temple.

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    3. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
    4. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

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    Answer: (d) The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Konark Sun Temple.: The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  3. Which statement about Konark Sun Temple is NOT appropriate?

    1. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.

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    Answer: (c) Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.

  4. A teacher wants to apply Konark Sun Temple correctly. Which action is most appropriate?

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.

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    Show answer

    Answer: (b) Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  5. During a classroom lesson on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. which statement about Konark Sun Temple is NOT appropriate?

    1. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.

    Read chapter notes · Similar questions

    Show answer

    Answer: (c) Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.

  6. During a classroom lesson on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Konark Sun Temple.

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    3. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
    4. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

    Read chapter notes · Similar questions

    Show answer

    Answer: (d) The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  7. While planning instruction on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. A teacher wants to apply Konark Sun Temple correctly. Which action is most appropriate?

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.

    Read chapter notes · Similar questions

    Show answer

    Answer: (b) Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  8. While planning instruction on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. which statement about Konark Sun Temple is NOT appropriate?

    1. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.
    2. Connect temple architecture, heritage conservation and coastal Odisha on a map.
    3. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    4. Konark Sun Temple should be interpreted according to its purpose and context.

    Read chapter notes · Similar questions

    Show answer

    Answer: (c) Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.. The NOT-appropriate statement is: Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.

  9. While planning instruction on Konark Sun Temple, the teacher compares evidence before choosing an approach. Choose the most defensible exam-ready conclusion about Konark Sun Temple.

    1. Konark Sun Temple is a Mughal fort in western Odisha.
    2. Konark Sun Temple is useful only for record keeping and has no effect on learning.
    3. Konark Sun Temple should be applied identically in every situation without checking learner needs.
    4. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

    Read chapter notes · Similar questions

    Show answer

    Answer: (d) The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.. The Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated to the Sun God and is associated with King Narasimha Deva I.

  10. It was built in the —

    1. 13th century
    2. 15th century
    3. 17th century
    4. 10th century

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    Answer: (a) 13th century. 13th century.

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