Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas -begin{enumerate}item The earliest chola temple dating from 10th century is the one at Dadapuram in South Arcot.item The huge chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikonda - Cholapuram are marked by their lofty towers.item The later chola temples have mighty gopurans or gatewaysend{enumerate} Which of the above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas -

A	1 and 2
B	2 and 3
C	1, 2 and 3
D	None

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Chola temples often became the nuclei of rural settlements only.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many majestic temples were built by the Chola dynasty and their rulers. However, only three are regarded as the “Great Living Chola Temples, ‘’ including the temple of gangaikonda cholapuram, the brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur, and the airavatesvara temple at darasuram.

Detailed explanation-3: -Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of fully realized Tamil architecture. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD.

Detailed explanation-4: -All three temples, the Brihadisvara at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara at Gangaikondacholapuram and Airavatesvara at Darasuram, are living temples.

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