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Questions 1-5

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, write

  • TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
  • FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
  • NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
  1. Examples of ancient stepwells can be found all over the world.
  2. Stepwells had a range of functions, in addition to those related to water collection.
  3. The few existing stepwells in Delhi are more attractive than those found elsewhere.
  4. It took workers many years to build the stone steps characteristic of stepwells.
  5. The number of steps above the water level in a stepwell altered during the course of a year.

Questions 6-8

Answer the questions below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 6-8 on your answer sheet.

  1. Which part of some stepwells provided shade for people?
  2. What type of serious climatic event, which took place in southern Rajasthan, is mentioned in the article?
  3. Who are frequent visitors to stepwells nowadays?

Questions 9-13

Complete the table below.

Choose ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.

Write your answers in boxes 9-13 on your answer sheet.

StepwellDateFeaturesOther notes
Rani Ki VavLate 11th centuryAs many as 500 sculptures decorate the monumentRestored in the 1960s
Excellent condition, despite the 9 __________ of 2001
Surya Kund1026Steps on the 10 __________ produce a geometrical pattern
Carved shrines
Looks more like a 11 __________ than a well
Raniji Ki Baori1699Intricately carved monumentOne of 21 baoris in the area commissioned by Queen Nathavatji
Chand Baori850 ADSteps take you down 11 storeys to the bottomOld, deep and very dramatic
Has 12 __________ which provide a view of the steps
Neemrana Ki Baori1700Has two 13 __________ levelsUsed by public today

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Reading Passage 1, Questions 1-13

  1. FALSE
  2. TRUE
  3. NOT GIVEN
  4. NOT GIVEN
  5. TRUE
  6. pavilions
  7. drought
  8. tourists
  9. earthquake
  10. 4/four sides
  11. tank
  12. verandas/verandahs
  13. underwater