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TemplesLIST-II
PlaceA. Lingaraj Temple I. Elora B. Martand Temple II. Tanjavur C. Kailashnath Temple III. Bhuvaneshwar D. Brihdeshwar Temple IV. Kashmir
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Temple Locations Matching
This question requires matching specific historical temples with their geographical locations from the given lists.
Correct Temple-Place Matches
The correct pairings are identified as follows:
- A. Lingaraj Temple is correctly matched with III. Bhuvaneshwar.
- B. Martand Temple is correctly matched with IV. Kashmir.
- C. Kailashnath Temple is correctly matched with I. Elora.
- D. Brihdeshwar Temple is correctly matched with II. Tanjavur.
Reasoning for Temple Matches
A brief justification for each match:
- Lingaraj Temple: A renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha.
- Martand Temple: Known as the Martand Sun Temple, its ruins are located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Kailashnath Temple: This is a monolithic rock-cut temple located in the Elora Caves, Maharashtra, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Brihdeshwar Temple: Also known as the Big Temple, it is a magnificent example of Chola architecture situated in Thanjavur (Tanjavur), Tamil Nadu.
Final Answer Determination
Based on the correct pairings derived above (A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II), the option that reflects this sequence is the correct answer.
Important Questions from Temple Architecture and Regional Styles
The Chennakesva temple was built during which of the following empires?
A. Hoysal
B. Yadavas
C. Cholas
D. Pala
Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Living Chola Temples?
The Kamakhya Temple is located in ______.
The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was constructed during the reign of which dynasty?
Which of the following temples are brick-temples?
(A) Bhitargaon temple, Kanpur
(B) Parsurameswara temple, Bhubaneshwar
(C) Laxmana temple, Khajuraho
(D) Laxmana temple, Sirpur
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
