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Q81 (CDS-II/2026) History & Culture › Art & Architecture

Consider the following statements :
1. Dasavatara temple at Deogarh is a Gupta period building
2. Bhitargaon temple is built of dressed stone
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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Statement 1 is correct: The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh (Uttar Pradesh) is a 6th-century Vishnu temple and a classic example of Gupta period architecture. It is one of the earliest structural stone temples in North India to feature a shikhara (tower).

Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Bhitargaon Temple (Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) is also from the Gupta era, it is famous for being built entirely of terracotta bricks rather than dressed stone. It is recognized as one of the oldest and largest surviving brick temples in India, showcasing intricate terracotta carvings on its exterior walls. Therefore, only the first statement is accurate regarding the material used.

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