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GATE 2021 AR – Question 42

History and Theory of Architecture · Indian Architecture · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match P Badami cave temples, Q Kalugumalai temple complex, R Airavatesvara temple, S Chennakeshava temple with 1 Pandya, 2 Chola, 3 Chalukya, 4 Vijayanagara, 5 Hoysala styles.

  1. P–3;Q–1;R–2;S–5
  2. P–3;Q–4;R–2;S–1
  3. P–2;Q–1;R–3;S–5
  4. P–5;Q–1;R–4;S–2

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Correct answer: (A) P–3;Q–1;R–2;S–5

Explanation

Badami is associated with the Chalukyas; Kalugumalai with the Pandyas; Airavatesvara at Darasuram with the Cholas; Chennakeshava at Belur with the Hoysalas. Thus 3, 1, 2, 5, A. The dynastic/style association is the basis of the matches.

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