Which of the following statement are true for Rani ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) (i). It has been listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites (ii). It had been designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water (iii). It is divided into 14 levels of stairs
- AOnly (i)
- BOnly (ii)
- C(i) and (ii)Correct
- D(i), (ii) and (iii)
Solution
Concept
Rani ki Vav is a famous 11th-century stepwell in Patan, Gujarat, built as a monument to water.
Step-by-step solution
1. Check statement (i): Rani ki Vav was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 2014. So, statement (i) is true. 2. Check statement (ii): It is designed as an inverted temple (a subterranean temple) to emphasize the holy nature of water. So, statement (ii) is true. 3. Check statement (iii): Rani ki Vav is divided into 7 levels of stepped terraces, not 14 levels. So, statement (iii) is false. 4. Therefore, statements (i) and (ii) are correct. Answer: (C) (i) and (ii)
Explanation
Rani ki Vav was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. It is designed as an inverted temple to honor water. It consists of 7 levels of stairs, not 14.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Incorrect because statement (ii) is also true. B: Incorrect because statement (i) is also true. D: Incorrect because statement (iii) is wrong (it has 7 levels, not 14).
Shortcut
Remember that Rani ki Vav has 7 levels, matching the 7 main stories of subterranean architecture.
Common mistake
Students often confuse the number of levels (7 levels) with higher numbers like 14.
Correct answer: C) (i) and (ii)