Question

Statement 1: Temple architecture flourished under the British empire.
Statement 2: Temple architecture is divided into Dravidian and Nagara styles.

• A. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.
• B. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
• C. Both statements are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• D. Both statements are true and statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.

Temple architecture is divided into Dravidian and Nagara styles. Dravidian architecture flourished during the Chera, Chola and Pandya empire in south India. The temples of Mahabalipuram is an example of this architecture. The art of making bronze image of deities started during the period of Pallavas.