Assertion (A): The Dravida style of temple architecture developed primarily in South India and is marked by vimanas or pyramid-like towers over the sanctum.
Reason (R): The Dravida style temples often have intricately carved gopurams, which serve as the principal gateways and become progressively larger as dynasties like the Cholas promoted grand temple complexes.
Options:
1
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3
A is true, but R is false.
4
A is false, but R is true.