Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Virupaksha Temple are correct?

1. It is the largest monument built by the Chalukyas of Badami.
2. It is considered the earliest example of a pillar-based structure in temple architecture.

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: The Virupaksha Temple, primarily constructed by the Chalukyas of Badami, is their largest monument. It is notable as the earliest example of a pillar-based structure in temple architecture, introducing a Panchayat hall design with 12 pillars. These features mark it as an architectural innovation, and both statements 1 and 2 are correct.