With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine Location 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex : Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Let's evaluate each pair concerning famous Buddhist shrines and their locations: 1. **Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley** This statement is correctly matched. The Tabo Monastery, often referred to as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas,' is a significant Buddhist monastery located in the Tabo village of the **Spiti Valley** in Himachal Pradesh. It was founded in 996 CE and is known for its exquisite murals and stucco sculptures. 2. **Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley** This statement is incorrectly matched. The Lhotsava Lhakhang temple is located in **Nako village**, which is in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, not the Zanskar Valley. The Zanskar Valley is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, further north. 3. **Alchi temple complex : Ladakh** This statement is correctly matched. The Alchi Choskor (Alchi monastery complex) is a major Buddhist monastic complex located in the village of Alchi in the Leh district of **Ladakh**. It is renowned for its unique Kashmiri-style Buddhist art and frescoes, distinct from the Tibetan style found in many other Ladakh monasteries. Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.