Question

Which among the following facts are associated with Sun Temple, Konark? \[ \text{A. Vyayachakra} \] \[ \text{B. Depiction of chariot driven by seven horses} \] \[ \text{C. 12 wheels has been depicted} \] \[ \text{D. African Giraffe has been depicted} \] \[ \text{E. Women were not engaged in construction of the temple} \]

• A. A, B, C, D and E only
• B. A, B, C and D only
• C. A, B and E only
• D. C, D and E only

Hint:

Konark Sun Temple is visualized as the chariot of the Sun God with wheels and seven horses.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is designed as the cosmic chariot of the Sun God. It is famous for its stone wheels, horses, sculptural decoration, and rich iconographic programme.

Step 1: Check statement A.
The temple is associated with symbolic wheel representation. So, statement A is correct.

Step 2: Check statement B.
The temple represents the chariot of the Sun God driven by seven horses. So, statement B is correct.

Step 3: Check statement C.
The temple has famous wheel depictions connected with the solar chariot. So, statement C is accepted as correct in the given set.

Step 4: Check statement D.
The depiction of African giraffe indicates knowledge of foreign contacts and artistic representation. So, statement D is correct.

Step 5: Check statement E.
The statement that women were not engaged in construction is not accepted as correct here. So, statement E is incorrect. Thus, the correct statements are: \[ A,\ B,\ C,\ D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) A, B, C and D only}} \]