History · Art and Architecture
Consider the following statements regarding Hoysala temple architecture: Statement I: The Hoysala temples represent the Vesara style as they combine structural elements of the Nagara tradition (such as curvilinear superstructure features) with the Dravida tradition (such as stepped pyramidal tower profiles and axial mandapa planning). Statement II: The extensive use of chloritic schist (soapstone) enabled Hoysala architects to evolve the Vesara architectural idiom by facilitating experimentation with complex stellate plans and ornate wall projections. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
- 3Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 4Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
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