Temple architectural terms
XAT 2026 · General Knowledge · Easy · General Knowledge
Match the temple architectural terms in Column A with their descriptions in Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Garbhagriha | a. Main gateway of a Dravidian temple |
| 2. Gopuram | b. Inner sanctum where the deity resides |
| 3. Mandapa | c. Stone disk at the top of a Nagara shikhara |
| 4. Amalaka | d. Pillared assembly hall for devotees |
- A.
1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-c
- B.
1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a
- C.
1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
- D.
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
- E.
1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b
Answer
A
Explanation
Garbhagriha is the inner sanctum (1-b), Gopuram is the Dravidian gateway (2-a), Mandapa is the pillared hall (3-d), Amalaka is the stone disk atop Nagara shikhara (4-c).
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