Q1. With reference to the Ramappa Temple, consider the following statements:
- It was built during the Kakatiya period and is located at Palampet in Telangana.
- It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and derives its popular name from the sculptor associated with its construction.
- Its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site was accorded in the 21st century.
- Its distinctive sand-box foundation is primarily a decorative feature with no relevance to the structural stability of the temple.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Ramappa Temple/Rudreshwara Temple was built by the Kakatiyas in the 13th century at Palampet, Telangana.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is dedicated to Shiva and is popularly known as Ramappa Temple after its sculptor.
- Statement 3 is correct: It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: The sand-box foundation is an important structural feature. The concern regarding mining arises partly from the possibility that changes in groundwater dynamics could affect such foundational conditions.
