UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List I (Famous Temple) | List II (State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Vidyashankara temple | 1. Andhra Pradesh | | B. Rajarani temple | 2. Karnataka | | C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple | 3. Madhya Pradesh | | D. Bhimesvara temple | 4. Orissa | Code: | A | B | C | D | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

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  1. A2 | 4 | 3 | 1Correct
  2. B2 | 3 | 4 | 1
  3. C1 | 4 | 3 | 2
  4. D1 | 3 | 4 | 2

Explanation

The correct option is A because of the following geographic and historical locations of the temples: Vidyashankara Temple is located in Sringeri, Karnataka. It is famous for its unique blend of Hoysala and Dravidian architectural styles. Rajarani Temple is situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha formerly spelled Orissa. It is an 11th century Hindu temple known for its ornate carvings and absence of a presiding deity. Kandariya Mahadeo Temple is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments located in Madhya Pradesh. It was built by the Chandela rulers. Bhimesvara Temple is located in Draksharamam, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the five Pancharama Kshetras dedicated to Lord Shiva. Matching these pairs gives the sequence A2, B4, C3, D1, which corresponds to option A.
art-and-culture: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List I (Famous Temple) |

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