Indian Culture General Studies MCQs


Q.  Consider the following statements about Dravidian temple architecture:
1: It is always square in plan and is surmounted by a pyramidal roof of one or more stories
2: The temple always consist of temple tanks or wells to use water for sacred purposes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. 1 Only
b. 2 Only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2


ANSWER: See Answer
 
Both are correct statements
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