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Stepwells, known as *baoris* or *vavs* in western India, are subterranean architectural marvels constructed to harvest rainwater in arid regions. Descending multiple stories into the earth to reach the water table, these structures feature elaborate flights of stone steps and pillared pavilions designed to provide shade. [1] In addition to their practical function, stepwells served as vital social hubs and places of worship, particularly for women who gathered there daily to collect water.

The writer is considering adding the following sentence at Point [1]:

Rainwater harvesting is still practiced in many dry climates around the world today.

Should the writer make this addition?

  1. A
    Yes, because it connects the historical use of stepwells to modern global environmental practices.
  2. B
    Yes, because it supports the paragraph's claim that stepwells are the most efficient way to harvest water.
  3. No, because it shifts the focus of the paragraph from the specific history and function of Indian stepwells to a general statement about modern water conservation.Cevap
  4. D
    No, because it does not specify which countries currently use rainwater harvesting systems.

Cevap

No, because it shifts the focus of the paragraph from the specific history and function of Indian stepwells to a general statement about modern water conservation.
The correct answer states that the sentence should not be added because it shifts the focus of the paragraph from the specific history and function of Indian stepwells to a general statement about modern water conservation. The paragraph is tightly focused on the historical, architectural, and cultural role of stepwells in India. Introducing a broad statement about global, contemporary water conservation disrupts this focus.

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1
Analyze the main focus of the paragraph.
The paragraph describes the historical origin, architectural elements (steps, pavilions), and social functions of traditional Indian stepwells (*baoris* or *vavs*).
Understanding the paragraph's primary focus is necessary to evaluate the relevance of any proposed addition.
2
Evaluate the proposed sentence for relevance.
The proposed sentence discusses modern, global rainwater harvesting practices.
Analyzing the content of the proposed sentence determines whether it aligns with or diverges from the paragraph's main focus.
3
Compare the proposed sentence with the paragraph's focus to make a decision.
Although both the paragraph and the proposed sentence mention water harvesting, the proposed sentence introduces a broad, modern context that distracts from the specific historical and architectural focus of the passage. Thus, the sentence should not be added.
A sentence should only be added if it supports and remains relevant to the specific topic of the paragraph.

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