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Read the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement 1: The kalasha is placed at the top of the shikhara in Nagara temples. Statement 2: In Dravida architecture, the gopuram refers to the sanctum tower.

1. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
2. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
3. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect
4. Statement 1 is incorrect, but Statement 2 is correct

Correct answer: Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect

Solution

In Nagara architecture, the kalasha is indeed placed at the top of the shikhara. In Dravida architecture, the gopuram is the entrance gateway tower, whereas the sanctum tower is the vimana, so Statement 2 is incorrect.

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