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Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?
1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?
1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
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With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:

1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2.It is the only circular temple built in India.
3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4.Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar

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With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to:

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists
(Famous Temple) (State)
A. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajarani temple 2. Karnataka
C. Kandariya Mahadeo 3. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhimesvara Temple 4. Orissa

Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?

Near which one of the following cities are Palitana Temples located?