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    Consider the following statements about the 'Temple architecture' of India:
    1. Originally, Nagara style was practiced in North India while Dravida style was practiced in South India.
    2. Vesara style of temple architecture was predominant in the territory between the Vindhyas and the Krishna.
    3. While Dravidian form flourished regionally, the Nagara style on the other hand, developed dynastically.
    4. The temple at Bhitargaon is the first to have a shrine with a Shikhara.
    Which of the following statements given above are correct?

    A)  1, 2 and 3 only 

    B)  2, 3 and 4 only

    C)  1, 3 and 4 only 

    D)  1, 2 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

      Dravidian form flourished dynastically while the Nagara style, on account of much wider area of distribution, developed regionally, each region manifesting its own particular qualities.


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