The Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India, is one of the deepest stepwells in the world, built in the ninth century to conserve water in the arid region. The structure features over narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, descending stories. Uniquely, the air at the bottom of the well remains consistently to degrees cooler than at the surface. Historical records show that the stepwell served not only as a crucial water reservoir but also as a community gathering place during periods of intense heat, with royalty using the adjacent pavilions for theatrical performances. However, modern geological surveys indicate that the local water table has receded significantly, leaving the lowest levels of the well dry for several decades.
Based on the text, what is true of the Chand Baori?
- AIt was designed primarily to protect local communities from invading forces.
- BThe temperature at the bottom of the structure fluctuates wildly depending on the time of day.
- Its lowest chambers are currently dry due to a decline in the surrounding water table.Cevap
- DIt was constructed in the thirteenth century to serve as a royal palace.