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Q52 (CAPF/2025) History & Culture › Art & Architecture › Temple architecture styles Answer Verified

With reference to the ancient architectural development in the hills of North Indian States, consider the following statements : 1. The temple 'Garbhagriha' and 'Shikhara' were made in a Rekha-prasada or Latina style. 2. The Pandrethan Temple in Kashmir is built on a plinth in the middle of a tank. 3. The Jageshwar Temple is located in Garhwal region. 4. The Lakshana Devi Mandir shows the influence of the post-Gupta tradition. How many statements given above are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct as the 'Latina' or 'Rekha-prasada' style, characterized by a square base and walls curving inward to a point, was the most common form for the garbhagriha and shikhara in North Indian Nagara architecture. Statement 2 is correct; the Pandrethan Temple in Kashmir (8th-9th century) is uniquely built on a plinth in the middle of a water tank, reflecting local architectural adaptations. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Jageshwar Temple complex is located in the Kumaon region (Almora), not the Garhwal region. Statement 4 is correct as the Lakshana Devi Temple in Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) exhibits the influence of post-Gupta traditions, particularly in its wooden architecture and sculptural style. Since statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct, the total count is 3.

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