Consider the following statements about the Nagara style oftemple architecture 1 This style of templ...........

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Consider the following statements about the Nagara style oftemple architecture

1. This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas.

2. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Indian temples can be classified into two broad orders as
1. Nagara (in North India) (between the Himalyan and Vindhyas).
2.Dravida (in South India)
3. the Vesara style of temples as an independent style created through the mixing of Nagara and Dravida orders.
• Shikhara is found in North Indian temples and Vimana is found in South Indian temples.
• Shikhara has a curving shape while vimana has a pyramidal like structure