Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following architectural styles had an entrance gateway called ‘gopuram’?

Options:

Buddhist architecture

Nagara architecture

Dravidian architecture

Indo-Islamic architecture

Correct Answer:

Dravidian architecture

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Dravidian architecture

The architectural style that has an entrance gateway called a gopuram is Dravidian architecture.

Dravidian architecture is a style of Hindu temple architecture that originated in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is characterized by its tall gopurams, which are often decorated with colorful sculptures. Other features of Dravidian architecture include mandapams (halls), vimanams (shrines), and prakarams (enclosures).