Question

Which of the following Temples was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1987?
1. Sun Temple, Konark
2. Khajuraho Temples
3. Pattadakal Temples
4. None of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Pattadakal Temples

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Pattadakal Temples

Name of the Temples	Description
Sun Temple, Konark	It is located in Puri, Odisha. It was built by king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty It is dedicated to the Hindu God Surya. It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1984
Khajuraho Temples	It is located in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the rulers of Chandela Dynasty. Khajuraho Temples were a cluster of 85 Hindu and Jain temples, out of which only 25 are still surviving. The temples are divided into three complexes-the Western, the Eastern and the Southern. Among these, the Western complex is the largest It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1986
Pattadakal Temple	Pattadakal Temples are situated on the banks of the Malaprabha River. It is a group of 10 temples and all are dedicated to Lord Shiva The temples contain elements of both South Indian (Dravidian) and North Indian (Nagara) styles of architecture. They acquired the status of a world heritage site in 1987.