{"id":87011,"date":"2025-06-01T04:26:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T04:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=87011"},"modified":"2025-06-01T04:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T04:26:13","slug":"the-typical-nagara-style-shikhara-is-visible-in-which-one-of-the-follo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-typical-nagara-style-shikhara-is-visible-in-which-one-of-the-follo\/","title":{"rendered":"The typical Nagara style Shikhara is visible in which one of the follo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The typical Nagara style Shikhara is visible in which one of the following temples?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur&#8221; option2=&#8221;Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kailasanatha Temple, Ellora&#8221; option4=&#8221;Meenakshi Temple, Madurai&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC Geoscientist &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-geoscientist-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-geoscientist-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe typical Nagara style Shikhara is visible in the Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Nagara style is a prominent style of North Indian Hindu temple architecture, characterized by a curvilinear tower (shikhara) over the sanctum sanctorum. The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh (Uttar Pradesh), built in the Gupta period (around 5th-6th century CE), is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of a Nagara style temple with a Latina (simple curvilinear) shikhara. Brihadeshwara Temple (Tanjore) and Kailasanatha Temple (Ellora) are examples of Dravidian style architecture, characterized by tiered towers (vimanas). Meenakshi Temple (Madurai) is also built in the Dravidian style, particularly noted for its elaborate gopurams (gateway towers).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nIndian temple architecture is broadly classified into Nagara (North Indian), Dravidian (South Indian), and Vesara (a hybrid style). The shape of the tower over the main shrine is a key distinguishing feature.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The typical Nagara style Shikhara is visible in which one of the following temples? [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur&#8221; option2=&#8221;Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kailasanatha Temple, Ellora&#8221; option4=&#8221;Meenakshi Temple, Madurai&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist &#8211; 2023 Download PDFAttempt Online The typical Nagara style Shikhara is visible in the Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh. 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