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UPSC 2014: With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
(a)an assembly of village elders
(b)a religious sect
(c)a style of temple construction
(d)an administrative functionary
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) a style of temple construction
‘Panchayatan’ denotes a temple layout with one main shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines at the corners (five shrines in all), exemplified by Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh; it is therefore a style of temple construction. It is unrelated to village councils, sects or administrative posts, so options (a), (b) and (d) are wrong. ([vajiramandravi.com](https://vajiramandravi.com/upsc-exam/with-reference-to-the-cultural-history-of-india-the-term-panchayatan-refers-to/?utm_source=openai))
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