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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 52

SSC MTS - 07/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q52

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Valabhi type of Nagara temples are generally ___________ in shape, with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is  option 3  i.e rectangular.

Valabhi type of Nagara temples are generally rectangular in shape, with a roof that rises into a vaulted chamber.

  • The Valabhi style is a subtype of the Nagara temple architecture.

  • Unlike the more common curvilinear (shikhara) towers of Nagara temples, Valabhi temples have a rectangular plan.

  • Their roof resembles a vaulted or barrel-shaped structure, often compared to a wagon vault.

  • This style is commonly found in western India, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan.