Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Name of Temples in Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa)	List-II (Storey in Temple)
(A) Śuktimān	(I) Nine
(B) Nandana	(II) Eleven
(C) Catuṣkaka	(III) Four
(D) Pāriyātra	(IV) Six

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

This is a highly specialized question. For such questions based on specific texts, sometimes etymology can provide a clue (e.g., Catuṣkaka from 'catuṣka' for four). If unsure, make the most logical guess or focus on other questions where you are more confident.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Conceptual Understanding
This question requires knowledge of ancient Indian temple architecture (Vastu Shastra) as per the Viṣṇudharmottara Purāṇa. It involves matching temple types with their prescribed number of storeys (bhūmis).
Step 2: Matching Temple Types to Storeys
According to Part 3, Chapter 86 of the Viṣṇudharmottara Purāṇa:

• (A) Śuktimān: Prescribed nine storeys. Matches with (I).
• (B) Nandana: Prescribed eleven storeys. Matches with (II).
• (C) Catuṣkaka: Derived from 'catuṣka' (four), this temple has four storeys. Matches with (III).
• (D) Pāriyātra: Specified to have six storeys. Matches with (IV).

Step 3: Assembling the Correct Combination
The correct pairings are:

• A - I
• B - II
• C - III
• D - IV

This combination corresponds to option (A).
Step 4: Final Determination
The definitive matching is (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), and (D) - (IV).