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Q14. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to:

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to:

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2014 • Art and Culture

Correct Answer: Option (C) — A style of temple construction

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Panchayatan is a classic layout style in Indian temple architecture where the central main shrine (garbhagriha) is surrounded by four subsidiary shrines positioned at the four corners of a common raised plinth (cruciform/quincunx ground plan). Prominent examples include the Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh and the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple at Khajuraho.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Do not confuse 'Panchayatan' (temple layout of five shrines) with 'Panchayat' (local village self-governance assembly).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q14)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicArt and Culture → Architecture & Monuments
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — A style of temple construction

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q14

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 14 (Art and Culture)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Art and Culture (Architecture & Monuments) question is Option (C): "A style of temple construction". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 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?

Do not confuse 'Panchayatan' (temple layout of five shrines) with 'Panchayat' (local village selfgovernance assembly).

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