RAS question
Panna Meena Ka Kund in Jaipur is:
Correct answer: (C) A historic stepwell with crisscross staircase pattern.
Panna Meena Ka Kund in Jaipur is a historic 16th-century stepwell near Amer Fort, known for its crisscross staircase pattern.
Explanation
Panna Meena Ka Kund is not a garden, palace or temple; it is a stepwell near Amer Fort in Jaipur. The Rajasthan Tourism page places it with an Amer Fort Palace visit and describes it as a Rajasthani-style beautiful step-well that offers strong photography opportunities. It is a 16th-century structure, and its defining visual feature is a crisscross arrangement of stairs that creates a striking geometric pattern. Its architectural type and distinctive staircase design make it a recognisable Jaipur heritage site.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) A garden is wrong because Rajasthan Tourism identifies Panna Meena Ka Kund as a stepwell, matching its 16th-century stepwell identity.
- (B) A palace is wrong because Rajasthan Tourism mentions it during an Amer Fort Palace visit but separately describes Panna Meena Ka Kund as a step-well.
- (D) A temple is wrong because Panna Meena Ka Kund is a stepwell, not a religious building.
Concept
RAS art and culture preparation links named Jaipur heritage sites with their architectural form, location and distinguishing features. Panna Meena Ka Kund belongs to Rajasthan's stepwell tradition and is recognised through its Amer location and crisscross staircase pattern.
