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Which one of the following temples was named ''Black Pagoda'' by the Portuguese?

  1. Sun Konark Temple

  2. Trayambkeshwar

  3. Somnath

  4. Badrinath
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Explanation

The Sun Temple at Konark was called 'Black Pagoda' by Portuguese sailors due to its dark appearance from weathering. This 13th-century temple dedicated to the sun god Surya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents the pinnacle of Kalinga architecture.

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