Q. Which of the following is the characteristic of the Dravida style of architecture?
Answer: It has pyramidical shaped central tower (called Vimana in Dravida style).
Notes: Dravida style of architecture has pyramidical shaped central tower (called Vimana in Dravida style). In this style, there is only one single Shikhara or Vimana. Deployed for Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu from the 7th to 18th century, characterized by its pyramidal tower. Unlike the Nagara temple, the Dravida temple is enclosed within a compound wall. The front wall has an entrance gateway in its centre, which is known as Gopura/ Gopuram Consists of a square-chambered sanctuary topped by a superstructure or tower (Vimana) Consists of an attached pillared porch or hall (Mandapa) which precedes the door leading to the nucleus cell Hence, b is the correct option.

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