WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which district of West Bengal is globally renowned for its exquisite 'Terracotta' temples?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Birbhum
  2. Hooghly
  3. Bankura
  4. Murshidabad

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bankura

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Bankura šŸ“š Explanation: The town of Bishnupur, located in the Bankura district, is world-famous for its terracotta temples built by the Malla kings during the 17th and 18th centuries. Temples like the Shyam Ray, Jor Bangla, and Rasmancha showcase brilliant baked-clay carvings depicting scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.