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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with the shape of its roof?
Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched with the shape of its roof?

A.

Latina – rectangular, wagon-shaped

B.

Phamsana – slabs rising to a point, straight incline

C.

Valabhi – tall, curving inward sharply

D.

Latina – low and broad with stepped roofing

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Phamsana – slabs rising to a point, straight incline.
• Phamsana roofs consist of straight-edged slabs arranged upward.
• Commonly found in early Nagaram style temples.
Information Booster:
• Latina has a curvilinear shikhara.
• Valabhi roofs resemble wagon or barrel shapes.
• Temple roof styles are part of Indian architectural classification.
Additional Knowledge:
• These forms developed between 6th–10th century CE.
• Used to identify regional temple styles in exams.

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