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Q · Temple ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Which statement is correct about Kailasa Temple at Ellora?
TopicTemple Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Built by Rashtrakuta King Krishna I, it is a monolithic Dravidian temple.
Final Answer: Option B — It is monolithic and rock-cut.