Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following is an example of a Chola empire temple?

Options:

Badami cave temple

Chennakesava temple

Airavateswara temple

Virupaksha temple

Correct Answer:

Airavateswara temple

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Airavateswara temple

Out of the choices you listed, Airavateswara temple is an example of a Chola empire temple.

  • Badami cave temple - This temple is an example of Chalukya architecture.
  • Chennakesava temple - There are actually two Chennakesava temples, but neither were built by the Cholas.
  • Virupaksha temple - This temple is located in Hampi, which was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire, not the Cholas.

The Airavateswara temple is located in Thanjavur, India, which was a prominent center during the Chola dynasty.