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Which architectural feature distinguishes Nagara style temples from Dravida style temples?

  1. Curvilinear shikhara vs pyramidical vimana
  2. Use of marble vs sandstone
  3. Presence of gopuram vs absence of gopuram
  4. Circular vs square sanctum

Answer: Curvilinear shikhara vs pyramidical vimana

Nagara style (North India) features curvilinear beehive-shaped shikhara over sanctum, while Dravida style (South India) has pyramidical vimana with horizontal tiers. Gopurams are characteristic of Dravida temples, not Nagara.

Topic Comparative Architecture
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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