Q. With reference to Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, consider the following statements:
1.These are a group of three Buddhist temple complexes.
2.Keshava Temple, one of the temples under Sacred Ensembles, is also referred to as the Halebidu temple and it is located on the banks of Dwarasamudra tank.
3.These temples have complex architectural features, such as star-shaped plans and stepped roofs.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas are a group of three Hindu temple complexes in the Indian state of Karnataka that were built by the Hoysala dynasty between the 11th and 13th centuries. The three temples are: Chennakeshava Temple at Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu, and Keshava Temple at Somnathapura. Hoysaleswara temple, also referred to as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located on the banks of Dwarasamudra tank.
Statement 3 is correct. These temples have complex architectural features, such as star-shaped plans and stepped roofs.
Source: ForumIAS
