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Aihole

Asked 3 times in CSE, peaking in 2026.
3
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2026–2026
Span
2026
Peak
3/3
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2026
  • Recurs across 1 years (2026–2026)

Across exams

CSE · 3

How the concept evolved

126
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026

Which of the following temples has/have a Nagara-style shikhara?

  1. Malegitti Shivalaya, Badami
  2. Huchimalligudi Temple, Aihole
  3. Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
  4. Virupaksha Temple, Pattadakal
  1. A 1 and 2
  2. B 2 and 3 ✓
  3. C 3 only
  4. D 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE

Match the columns: List 1 List 2 A. Amaravati

  1. Hoysalas B. Aihole
  2. Cholas C. Thanjavur
  3. Satavahanas D. Halebid
  4. Chalukyas
  5. Pandyas
  1. A 2451
  2. B 3142
  3. C 3 421 ✓
  4. D 4523
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
Match the columns:
  1. A Roaper (i) Informs about Maury an Empire
  2. B Kumarahar (ii) Treaty of alliance between Bentinck and Ranjit Singh
  3. C Aihole (iii) Staute of Lord Bahubali ✓
  4. D Shravan Belgola (iv) Sites of Chalukyan architecture
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Ancient India

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