Question

Q. With reference to the difference between the various schools of temple architecture of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 2, 3 and 4 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct:

Statement 2 is correct: Kandariya Mahadev Temple belongs to Khajuraho temple style and Modhera Sun Temple belongs to Solanki temple school. Both these temple schools are a sub-style of Nagara temple architecture. These have a decorated exterior wall and a water tank respectively..

Statement 3 is correct:

Statement 4 is correct: Characteristic features of Vijayanagara Style

• Highly ornamental walls with carvings and geometrical patterns
• Gopurams on all the sides
• Monolithic rock pillars
• Temple pillars had a mythical creature Yali engraved
• Larger enclosing walls.