Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II. 

LIST-I (Gupta Temple)	LIST-II (Location)
A. Dashavatara Temple	I. Nachna Kuthara
B. Parvati Temple	II. Tigawa
C. Kankali Devi Temple	III. Bhumara
D. Shiva Temple	IV. Deogarh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
• B. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

Hint:

Gupta temple location clue: Dashavatara Temple is at Deogarh and Parvati Temple is at Nachna Kuthara.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Gupta temples are important examples of early structural temple architecture in India. They mark the beginning of mature temple forms in Indian architecture.

Step 1: Match Dashavatara Temple.
Dashavatara Temple is located at Deogarh. So, \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2: Match Parvati Temple.
Parvati Temple is associated with Nachna Kuthara. So, \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Match Kankali Devi Temple.
Kankali Devi Temple is associated with Tigawa. So, \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Match Shiva Temple.
Shiva Temple is associated with Bhumara. So, \[ D \rightarrow III \] Thus, the correct matching is: \[ A-IV,\ B-I,\ C-II,\ D-III \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]