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The Nagara and Dravida are architectural styles related with ______.

  1. A
    temples
  2. B
    gurudwaras
  3. C
    churches
  4. D
    mosques

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Nagara and Dravida are the two primary styles of Hindu temple architecture in India.
Nagara style is primarily prevalent in Northern India and is characterized by a beehive-shaped curvilinear tower (shikhara).

Dravida style is prevalent in Southern India and is distinguished by its pyramid-shaped multi-storied tower (vimana) and large entry gateways (gopurams).

A hybrid of these two styles is known as the Vesara style.

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The Nagara and Dravida are architectural styles related with ______.
A
temples
B
gurudwaras
C
churches
D
mosques

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