Question 20 of 24intermediate💡 UnderstandShort Answer2 marks

Why do we have different kinds of houses?

Correct Answer

We have different kinds of houses because different regions have different climates, available materials, and needs.

In warm areas, people make mud houses to keep them cool inside. In areas near water, people may live in boat houses. In cities with limited space, tall buildings (skyscrapers) are constructed.

The availability of local materials like mud, stone, wood, or grass also influences house types.

People adapt their homes to suit their environment, climate, and lifestyle needs.

Exercise: Let us reflect | Q: C.1 | (Page Page 13)
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Explanation

The chapter explains that in warm areas of India, people make traditional mud houses to keep them cool inside. People use natural materials like grass and wood. Different types of houses shown include tents, skyscrapers, stone houses, and boat houses. The type of house depends on geography, climate, and available resources.

Solution Steps

  1. Different regions have different climates, available materials, and needs

  2. Mud houses in warm areas keep interiors cool

  3. Boat houses are used in areas near water

  4. Skyscrapers are built in cities with limited space

  5. Local materials like mud, stone, wood, or grass influence house types

  6. People adapt homes to their environment, climate, and lifestyle needs

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