Regional Architectural Centers
Match Temples with Towns | UPSC Art & Culture
Kailasanathar is in Kanchipuram, Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar, Kandariya Mahadev in Khajuraho, and Dilwara in Mount Abu.
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Exam Year
2014
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match the following:List-I (Temple) List-II (Town) A. Kailasanathar 4. Kanchipuram B. Lingaraj 1. Bhuvneshwar C. Kandariya Mahadev 2. Khajuraho D. Dilwara 3. Mount Abu
| List-I (Temple) | List-II (Town) |
|---|---|
| A. Kailasanathar | 4. Kanchipuram |
| B. Lingaraj | 1. Bhuvneshwar |
| C. Kandariya Mahadev | 2. Khajuraho |
| D. Dilwara | 3. Mount Abu |
[UPSC CDS 2014 (I)]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
India's temple architecture is geographically diverse, with each major stylistic school rooted in specific regional centers of power.
Authentic Source Evidence
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which of these temples is made primarily of marble?"
The Dilwara temples at Mount Abu.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The distribution of these temples reflects the decentralized nature of medieval Indian patronage across various regional dynasties."
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