Nagara Style — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements correctly describes a key feature of Nagara style temple architecture?

Consider the following pairs of Nagara sub-style and its representative temple: 1. Kalinga Style: Sun Temple, Konark 2. Maru-Gurjara Style: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho 3. Chandela Style: Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to the evolution of Nagara temple architecture, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Early Nagara temples from the Gupta period often featured rudimentary shikharas and were relatively modest in scale. 2. The Bhumija shikhara type became prominent in the Malwa region under the Paramara dynasty. 3. The Sekhari shikhara, characterized by miniature shikharas clustered around the main tower, represents a later, more complex development. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following architectural elements is NOT typically found in a Nagara style temple?

Consider the following statements regarding the Sun Temple at Modhera: 1. It was built by the Chandela dynasty in the 11th century CE. 2. It is an excellent example of the Maru-Gurjara sub-style of Nagara architecture. 3. The temple complex includes a magnificent stepwell known as Surya Kund. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?