North Indian architecture is called:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nagara style.
North Indian temple architecture, known as the Nagara style, is characterized by its curvilinear tower (shikhara), constructed above the sanctum (garbhagriha). This style often features a raised platform, intricate carvings, and a series of mandapas (pillared halls). The Nagara style developed during the Gupta period and flourished across northern India. Unlike the Dravidian style of the south, Nagara temples usually lack boundary walls and elaborate gateways, emphasizing verticality and ornate stonework in their structure.