Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Art and Culture

How many rows in the following table are correctly matched?

Architectural term Description
Garbhagriha Sanctum containing the main icon
Mandapa Space accommodating worshippers
Shikhara in North India Curving tower above the shrine
Vimana in South India Pyramidal main temple tower
  1. Only one
  2. All four
  3. Only three
  4. Only two
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