Answer: C

Explanation:

Rock-cut temples were built during the rule of Mahendravarman. During this period the temples were called Mandapam.  Under the rule of Narasimhavarman (600 AD 668 AD) the pavilion was divided into separate rathas. The temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is a successor to the Dharamraj Rath.

Pallava rule, Rajasimha led the third phase of temple building development. During this period, real structural temples began to develop in place of rock-cut temples. Example: Sea shore temple of Mahabalipuram, Kailashnath temple of Kanchipuram etc. Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct while 4 is incorrect.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Badami Cave Temple is a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in the historical town of Badami in Bagalkot district in the northern part of Karnataka state, India. There is no temple related to Buddhism in it. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

In these caves, there are inscriptions of Shiva's Ardhanarishwar, Harihar, Nataraja and Trivikram form of Vishnu. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Badami caves are located in the Malaprabha river valley. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

Stellate plan has been used in the temples of Hoysala period. Chennakeshava Temple, also known as Keshava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state. It was started in 1117 CE by King Vishnuvardhana, on the banks of the Yagachi River at Belur, also known as Velapura, the early capital of the Hoysala Empire.

Chennakesava Temple is an active Hindu temple and a major Vaishnava pilgrimage site. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Chennakeshava. It is situated on the banks of the Yagachi River (also known as the Badri River in historical texts), a tributary of the Hemavati River.

Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct while 3 is incorrect.

Answer: A

Explanation:

The idol of Yaksha Yakshini is revered by Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. The oldest idol of Yakshini is found in the Tamil text Shilappadikaram. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The statue of Yakshini holding the Shalabhanjika tree or reference is the main feature of the stupas of Sanchi. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The caves of Nashik belong to both Heenayana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism. Initially it has the inscription of Heenyan sect, while later it has the inscription of Mahayana sect. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.

An excellent use of water management system is found in the caves of Nashik, in which ponds were made by cutting solid rocks. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

There is a group of 23 caves in the caves of Nashik which is called Pandav Leni or Trirashmi Leni. Hence statement 3 is correct.