Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I (Gupta Empire)** A. Brick-built Temple B. Dasavatara Temple C. Shiva Temple D. Vishnu Temple **List-II (Location)** 1. Eran 2. Deogarh 3. Bhitargaon 4. Bhumara ** Code:**
UPPCS (Mains) 2013
A. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
B. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
C. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
D. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
Answer: A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
Option b is the correct answer.
Brick-built Temple: This temple is located at Bhitargaon in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the oldest surviving brick temples in India and dates back to the Gupta period
Dasavatara Temple: This temple is located at Deogarh in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a fine example of Gupta architecture and depicts the ten incarnations of Vishnu.
Shiva Temple: This temple is located at Bhumara in Satna district of Madhya Pradesh. It has a stone sanctum with sculptures of Ganga and Yamuna at the entrance. The door frame is also decorated with carvings.
Vishnu Temple: This temple is located at Eran in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built during the Gupta period and has now collapsed. Only the sanctum and two pillars in front of it remain. The temple has a relief of Vishnu as Varaha on one of the pillars.