Temple Architecture · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 3 of 30

Temple Architecture – Question 3

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Topic
Temple Architecture
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Temple ArchitectureMedium · 45s

The Vesara style is best described as:

TopicTemple Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Vesara style developed in Deccan as a fusion of Nagara (North) and Dravida (South) styles. Chalukyan temples are classic examples.

Final Answer: Option C — A hybrid of Nagara and Dravida styles
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Temple Architecture Question 3 – UPSC CDS/OTA