Consider the following statements: 1. The Mukteshwara Temple is a 10th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. 2. The Sun Temple of Konark was built by Narasimhadeva I. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 only
• B: 2 only
• C: Neither 1 nor 2
• D: Both 1 and 2

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