Q130
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
Which district in West Bengal is known for its terracotta temples?
- a.Bankura
- b.Malda
- c.Birbhum
- d.Jalpaiguri
Answer: (A) Bankura
Bishnupur in Bankura district is famous for the terracotta temples built by the Malla kings, such as the Rasmancha and the Jor Bangla. Birbhum has some terracotta temples too, but Bankura's Bishnupur is the one known for them; Malda and Jalpaiguri are not.