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Consider the following statements regarding Kailashnath Temple, Ellora.
It is built completely in the Dravidian style.

Its main deity is Lord Shiva.

This temple was carved out of a portion of a hill.

It was built during the Chola phase at Ellora.
Which of the given statements is correct?

  1. A
    Only 2, 3 and 4
  2. B
    Only 1, 2 and 3
  3. C
    Only 1, 2 and 4
  4. D
    Only 1, 3 and 4

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let us evaluate the statements:
Statement 1 is correct: The architectural planning and execution heavily reflect the Dravidian style.

Statement 2 is correct: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Statement 3 is correct: It is a famous rock-cut monolithic structure excavated vertically out of a single basalt cliff.

Statement 4 is incorrect: It was built by the Rashtrakuta king Krishna I, not during a Chola phase.

Hence, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.

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Consider the following statements regarding Kailashnath Temple, Ellora.
It is built completely in the Dravidian style.

Its main deity is Lord Shiva.

This temple was carved out of a portion of a hill.

It was built during the Chola phase at Ellora.
Which of the given statements is correct?
A
Only 2, 3 and 4
B
Only 1, 2 and 3
C
Only 1, 2 and 4
D
Only 1, 3 and 4

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