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Q15. The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:

The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2012 • Art and Culture

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Three main styles of Indian Temple Architecture.

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Nagara (North Indian curvilinear shikhara style), Dravida (South Indian stepped pyramid vimana style), and Vesara (hybrid/Deccan style combining Nagara and Dravida elements) are the three primary traditional architectural orders of Hindu temple construction in India.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Nagara (North), Dravida (South), and Vesara (Deccan/Central) represent the standard tripartite classification of traditional Indian temple styles.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2012 (Q15)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Architecture & Monuments
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Three main styles of Indian Temple Architecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2012 Q15

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2012 GS Paper I Question 15 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2012 Art and Culture (Architecture & Monuments) question is Option (C): "Three main styles of Indian Temple Architecture.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2012 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Art and Culture" and micro-topic "Architecture & Monuments". You can explore all repeated questions from Architecture & Monuments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Architecture & Monuments UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Nagara (North), Dravida (South), and Vesara (Deccan/Central) represent the standard tripartite classification of traditional Indian temple styles.

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