2012 · Ancient HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q24.
The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the
A. Three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
B. Three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified.
C. Three main styles of Indian temple architecture.
D. Three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India.
Answer

C

Explanation

Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara are the three main styles of Indian temple architecture. Nagara style is found in North India (shikhara type), Dravida style is found in South India (gopuram type), and Vesara is a hybrid style mixing elements of both Nagara and Dravida, commonly found in the Deccan region.