Which specific architectural style is prominently displayed in the temples of Pattadakal in Karnataka? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which specific architectural style is prominently displayed in the temples of Pattadakal in Karnataka?
A. A combination of both Nagara and Dravida styles
B. Purely Nagara style
C. A mixture of Vesara and Kalinga styles
D. Purely Dravida style
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pattadakal features a unique blend of northern (Nagara) and southern (Dravida) styles of Hindu temple architecture built by the Chalukya dynasty.

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