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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 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:
In the context of history of art arrange the following in chronological order, starting from the earliest:
(A) Bhumara
(B) Bharhut
(C) Jaggeyapeta
(D) Tanjavur
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Identify the temple from the group of temples at Mahakuteshwara near Badami, comprising a sanctum and a portico which is of some importance.
Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?
