Stepwells were built partly to serve:
AThatched terraces
BThankful tenants
CThirsty travellers
DThriving traders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Thirsty travellers
1. People used to make long journeys with caravans of animals and goods.
2. It was felt to be a good thing to give water to thirsty travellers.
3. So many beautiful stepwells were built.
_Source: NCERT Class 5 Environmental Studies, 'Looking Around', Ch 6 'Every Drop Counts'_
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