{"id":75433,"date":"2024-04-20T12:16:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75433"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:16:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:16:53","slug":"the-lepakshi-temple-built-during-the-vijayanagara-period-is-renowned-for-its","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-lepakshi-temple-built-during-the-vijayanagara-period-is-renowned-for-its\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lepakshi Temple, built during the Vijayanagara period, is renowned for its:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Hanging pillar and monolithic sculptures&#8221; option2=&#8221;Rock-cut architecture&#8221; option3=&#8221;Intricate carvings and murals&#8221; option4=&#8221;Association with Jainism&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: a) Hanging pillar and monolithic sculptures.<\/p>\n<p>The Lepakshi Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was built during the Vijayanagara period in the 16th century. The temple is renowned for its hanging pillar, which is a monolithic pillar that appears to be suspended in mid-air. The temple also has a number of other impressive sculptures, including a monolithic Nandi bull and a statue of Hanuman.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option b) Rock-cut architecture is incorrect because the Lepakshi Temple is not a rock-cut temple. It is a free-standing temple that was built using bricks and mortar.<\/li>\n<li>Option c) Intricate carvings and murals is incorrect because the Lepakshi Temple does have intricate carvings and murals, but these are not the main reason why the temple is renowned.<\/li>\n<li>Option d) Association with Jainism is incorrect because the Lepakshi Temple is a Hindu temple. 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