Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Guptas?

  1. The Dasavatara temple, dedicated to Vishnu, at Deogarh, Jhansi is a classic specimen of Dravida style of architecture.
  2. In sculpture, the Guptas used purely indigenous patterns.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both of these

  4. Neither of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong: The Dasavatara temple, dedicated to Vishnu, at Deogarh, Jhansi shows a transitory state from flat roof temples to the Shikhara style. Statement 2 is correct: In sculpture, purely indigenous patterns were adopted by the Guptas—instead of the Kushana period Buddha with shaven head, we have the Buddha with curly hair now, and transparent drapery was used along with various mudras (postures).

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