Sample questions
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CSE
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 Indian can be classified
- C three main styles of Indian temple architecture
- D three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
The Nagara style of temple architecture is associated with
- A North India ✓
- B South India
- C East India
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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