Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas

Q. Consider the following statements about the temples built by cholas –

1. The earliest chola temple dating from 10th century is the one at

Dadapuram in South Arcot.

2. The huge chola temples of Tanjore and Gangaikonda – Cholapuram are marked by their lofty towers.

3. The later chola temples have mighty gopurans or gateways

Which of the above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) None

Ans: (a) 1 and 2