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

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.