Which architectural style is correctly matched with the distinctive shape of its roof?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Phamsana – Roof made of rising slabs with a straight incline
The correctly matched pair is Phamsana, which features a pyramidal or tiered roof made of flat slabs that rise in a straight, gentle incline. This style is commonly seen in early Indian temple architecture, especially in mandapas of North Indian temples.
The Valabhi style is incorrectly matched because it is known for its barrel-vaulted (wagon-vault) roof, not a dome with a circular base. Latina style refers to the simple curvilinear shikhara of Nagara temples, not a pyramid-like roof with horizontal tiers. Shekhari is also incorrect; it has a clustered, ornate shikhara with multiple miniature spires, not a flat roof supported by pillars. Thus, Phamsana is the accurate pair.