= > ANSWER: NOT GIVEN
Keywords: stepwells in Delhi, more attractive.
In paragraph 2, the author lists some places where stepwells can be found, and he mentions that ,a few also survive in Delhi‟. However, he does not compare the attractiveness of stepwells in Delhi and in other places. So, the statement is NOT GIVEN.
1. It took workers many years to build the stone steps characteristic of stepwells.
=> ANSWER: NOT GIVEN
Keywords: many years, stone steps
Only paragraphs 3 and 4 refer to stone steps, so we should focus on them. However, paragraph indicates whether it took workers many years to build stone steps or not. So, the statement is NOT GIVEN.
1. The number of steps above the water level in a stepwell altered during the course of a year.
=> ANSWER: TRUE
Keywords: steps, water level, altered
In paragraph 3, the author writes “When the water level was high, the user needed only to descend a few steps to reach it; when it was low, several levels would have to be negotiated.” This means that the water level changed during the year, which means that the number of steps above the water level changed, too. So, the statement is TRUE.
Which part of some stepwells provided shade for people? Keyword: shade
The author describes stepwells in paragraph 4, so we should focus on this paragraph first. He says “Built from stone and supported by pillars, they (stepwells) also included pavilions that sheltered visitors from the relentless heat.”
shade=shelter from the heat
=> ANSWER: pavilions
What type of serious climatic event, which took place in southern Rajasthan, is mentioned in the article?
Keywords: climatic event, southern Rajasthan
“Southern Rajasthan” is mentioned for the first time in paragraph 5, so we will focus on this paragraph first. At the end of paragraph 5, the author indicates that “southern Rajasthan suffered an eight-year drought between 1996 and 2004”
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