Regarding the historical temples of India, consider the following statements:

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Sun Temple in Konark was built in the 12th century.

The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai features a thousand-pillar hall.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Vishnu: This is incorrect. The Lingaraja Temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: This is correct. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
The Sun Temple in Konark was built in the 12th century: This is incorrect. It was constructed in the 13th century, specifically in 1250 CE.
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai features a thousand-pillar hall: This is correct. The hall is known for its intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

Thus, two statements are correct. The correct answer is (b) Only two.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Only two

The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to Lord Vishnu: This is incorrect. The Lingaraja Temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: This is correct. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
The Sun Temple in Konark was built in the 12th century: This is incorrect. It was constructed in the 13th century, specifically in 1250 CE.
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai features a thousand-pillar hall: This is correct. The hall is known for its intricate carvings and architectural beauty.

Thus, two statements are correct. The correct answer is (b) Only two.

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