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Hoysala temples at Belur, Halebid and Somnathpuram are known for their:

ABrick domes
BRock-cut halls
CStellate plan
DFlat roofs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Stellate plan
1. Many projecting angles make the plan star-like. 2. This is the stellate plan. 3. Soft soapstone allowed intricate carving. _Source: syllabus An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 6, Temple Architecture and Sculpture._
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