Q. With reference to Konark Sun Temple consider the following statements:
1.It represents Dravidian style of temple architecture.
2.It has rekha duel which houses the deity.
Select the correct statements using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Statement 1: The statement is incorrect. The Konark Sun Temple is present in Odhisha and it represents Kalinga or Orissa style of Hindu temple architecture, which is a subset of the Nagara style.

Statement 2: The rekha deul or shikhara houses the deity. Rekha deul is almost vertical roofs which suddenly curved inward sharply.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/after-a-century-asi-starts-removing-sand-from-konark-sun-temple/article65866675.ece

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