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.