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With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements :

  1. 1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
  2. 2.It is the only circular temple built in India.
  3. 3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
  4. 4.Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 4
  4. D.2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. 1 and 4

The Chausath Yogini temple near Morena, believed to have been constructed by the Kachchhapaghata rulers around the 11th century, is indeed circular in design. Its unique architectural layout, featuring a central sanctum surrounded by a circular ambulatory and numerous shrines, is widely cited as a potential inspiration for the design of the Indian Parliament House. While there are other circular temples in India, this temple is particularly noteworthy for its specific architectural features and its proposed link to the Parliament building.

Source: UPSC gs1 2021

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