art_culture hard True/False

Both Nagara and Dravida temple styles include a 'mandapa' (pillared hall) for gatherings, but only Dravida style features towering 'gopurams' at entrance.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Mandapa is common to both styles for rituals and gatherings. Gopuram (ornate gateway tower) is characteristic of Dravida temples (South India), while Nagara temples (North India) emphasize curvilinear shikhara over sanctum.

Topic Comparative Architectural Elements
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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