Multiple choice general knowledge

The World's First Granite Temple is the

  1. Bull Temple at Banglore, Karnataka

  2. Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur, Tamil Nadu

  3. Konark Sun Temple, Orissa

  4. Sabarimala Temple, Kerala

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur (Thanjavur), built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1010 AD, is considered the world's first complete granite temple. The entire temple structure, including the vimana (tower), is carved out of granite. The Bull Temple (option A) is in Bangalore but not granite-first. Konark Sun Temple (option C) is made of sandstone, and Sabarimala (option D) is not primarily granite either.