UPSC Prelims · 1992 · GS Paper I · Q98
Gupta architecture is represented by many brick temples and the temple of Bhitargaon is most notable for its well preserved and moulded bricks of excellent design, this temple has
- (A)A tall Gopuram
- (B)A Pyramidal roof
- (C)An Apsidal plan
- (D)Double basement
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Answer: (B) A Pyramidal roof
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Indian Architecture (Temple, Rock-cut, Indo-Islamic, Colonial)
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