Draupadi Ratha is a _____ type of temple.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4: Rock-cut
Explanation:
Draupadi Ratha is one of the *Pancha Rathas* (Five Chariots) located in Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) and serves as an example of a rock-cut temple. It was carved out of a single monolithic rock. It stands as an exquisite example of Pallava-era architecture and is believed to be dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to numerous such rock-cut monuments.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: A *Chaitya* is a Buddhist structure.
Option 2: Structural temples are distinct from this category.
Option 3: The "Elephant-back" style is a different architectural form.
Option 4: Correct Answer.
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