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Q · Temple ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Consider the following pairs: Temple: Dynasty 1. Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur: Chola 2. Kailasanatha Temple, Kanchipuram: Pallava 3. Sun Temple, Konark: Chera Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
TopicTemple Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Sun Temple at Konark was built by the Eastern Ganga dynasty, not the Cheras.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only