Indian Geography MCQ Indian Temples Question #11173
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QWhat is the Mata Bhavani Stepwell?

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  • A A Hindu temple
  • B A cave temple
  • C A mountain temple
  • D A stepwell temple
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Explanation

The Mata Bhavani Stepwell is an example of stepwell temple compounds in India. In arid western parts of India, such as Rajasthan and Gujarat, Hindu communities built large walk-in wells that served as the only source of water in dry months but also served as social meeting places and carried religious significance. These stepwells were part of a temple complex and had intricate art reliefs on the walls, with numerous murtis and images of Hindu deities, water spirits, and erotic symbolism. The stepwells were named after Hindu deities; for example, Mata Bhavani's Stepwell, Ankol Mata Vav, Sikotari Vav, and others. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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