With reference to Dravida style of architecture consider the following statements 1 The Dravida styl...........

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With reference to Dravida style of architecture, consider the following statements:

1 The Dravida style of architecture was developed by the Cholas.

2.The Dravida style of architecture is characterized by high walls and the gateway topped by a large pyramidal tower.

3.The Lingaraja temple is an excellent example of this type of architecture.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Under the patronage of the Chola rulers, hundreds of temples were built in South India. It was a continuation of the previous Pallava architecture, with some variations. This style of architecture came to be known as the Dravidian style of temple architecture.

Statement 2 is correct. The Dravidian temples were surrounded by high boundary walls, the front wall had a high entrance gateway known as the gopuram.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Lingaraja temple is an excellent example of Kalinga or Odisha style of architecture.