{"id":88218,"date":"2025-06-01T07:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88218"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:05:00","slug":"match-list-i-with-list-ii-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-code-82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/match-list-i-with-list-ii-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-code-82\/","title":{"rendered":"Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>List I (Dynasty)<\/td>\n<td>List II (Architecture)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A. Chalukyas<\/td>\n<td>1. Sun Temple, Konark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B. Hoysalas<\/td>\n<td>2. Pattadakal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C. Pandyas<\/td>\n<td>3. Kesava Temple, Somnathpur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D. Eastern Gangas<\/td>\n<td>4. Eastern gopura of Chidambaram Temple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Code:<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 3 2 4&#8243; option2=&#8221;1 2 3 4&#8243; option3=&#8221;2 4 3 1&#8243; option4=&#8221;2 3 4 1&#8243; correct=&#8221;option4&#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 NDA-2 &#8211; 2015<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2015.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2015\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nMatching List I (Dynasty) with List II (Architecture):<br \/>\nA. Chalukyas are known for their temple architecture at Pattadakal, Aihole, and Badami. Pattadakal (2) is a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Chalukyan architecture.<br \/>\nB. Hoysalas are famous for their intricate temple carvings and unique architectural style found in sites like Halebidu, Belur, and Somnathpur. The Kesava Temple at Somnathpur (3) is a prime example of Hoysala architecture.<br \/>\nC. Pandyas significantly contributed to the development of temple complexes in South India, especially through the construction of large gopurams (gateway towers). The eastern gopura of Chidambaram Temple (4) is often attributed to Pandya patronage, reflecting their architectural style and grandeur.<br \/>\nD. Eastern Gangas were a prominent dynasty in Odisha and are credited with building magnificent temples like the Sun Temple at Konark (1) and the Jagannath Temple at Puri.<br \/>\nThus, the correct match is A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThis question tests knowledge of major South Indian dynasties and their contributions to temple architecture. Identifying key sites and architectural styles associated with each dynasty is crucial.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Chalukyan architecture (6th-12th centuries) shows a blend of Nagara and Dravidian styles. Hoysala architecture (10th-14th centuries) is known for its stellate plans, intricate carvings, and soapstone material. Pandya architecture (6th-14th centuries, peak during the Later Pandyas) is characterized by massive temple complexes, elaborate gopurams, and tank construction. The Eastern Ganga dynasty (5th-15th centuries) played a vital role in the Kalinga style of architecture, seen in the famous temples of Odisha.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Dynasty) List II (Architecture) A. Chalukyas 1. Sun Temple, Konark B. Hoysalas 2. Pattadakal C. Pandyas 3. Kesava Temple, Somnathpur D. Eastern Gangas 4. Eastern gopura of Chidambaram Temple Code: [amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 3 2 4&#8243; &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/match-list-i-with-list-ii-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-code-82\/#more-88218\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1094],"tags":[1443,1122,1189],"class_list":["post-88218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-upsc-nda-2","tag-1443","tag-medieval-history-of-india","tag-provincial-dynasty-of-north-india-and-deccan-province","no-featured-image-padding"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Matching List I (Dynasty) with List II (Architecture): A. 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