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Read the passage: "Stepwells were built in western India, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, to store water in dry regions. People walked down long flights of steps to reach the water, which stayed cool even in summer. Some, like the Rani ki Vav at Patan, are decorated with hundreds of carvings." Which statement is NOT supported by the passage?

Correct answer: B. Stepwells were built mainly as temples for kings.

The passage gives water storage as the purpose and never calls stepwells temples for kings; the other three statements are in the text.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. Stepwells were built mainly as temples for kings.

The passage gives water storage as the purpose and never calls stepwells temples for kings; the other three statements are in the text.

Topic: Reading Comprehension (Short Passages) MCQs · Subject: English Language