Which of the following pairs of temple style & region are correctly matched?
1. Vesara - Deccan
2. Rekha-Deul - Odisha
3. Bhumija - Malwa
4. Kalinga - Tamil Nadu
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1,2 & 3 are correct.
The Vesara style is a hybrid of Nagara and Dravida, primarily found in the Deccan (Karnataka/Chalukya region). Rekha-Deul is the characteristic sanctum tower of the Odisha (Kalinga) school of Nagara architecture. The Bhumija style is a subtype of Nagara featuring miniature spires, prominent in the Malwa (Paramara) region. Pair 4 is wrong because the Kalinga style belongs to Odisha, while Tamil Nadu is the heartland of the Dravidian style.