Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2021 • Q.31
Indian Culture - Architecture
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements :
1
It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2
It is the only circular temple built in India.
3
It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4
Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Syllabus Connection
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (GS-I)
NCERT Connection
Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I