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* Huts are kutcha houses, whereas bunglows, flats, apartments are pucca houses.
* The kind of houses we build depend upon the region and its climate.
* We must keep our houses and surroundings clean.
A. Answer the following questions.
1. Why do we need a house?
2. What is a kutcha house made of?
3. Name three kinds of pucca houses.
4. Why should we have doors and windows in the house?
5. How can we keep our house clean?
B. Fill in the blanks.
1. Houses built one poles or stilts are called ___________ .
2. A ___________ is a house made of canvas.
3. Wire netting on doors and windows keeps ___________ out.
4. In places where it rains or snows a lot, houses have ___________ roofs.
C. State whether the following statements are right or wrong .
1. Pucca houses are not affected by strong winds.
2. Stilt houses are houses on wheels.
3. Tents are portable shelters.
4. We decorate our houses to make them look beautiful.
5. Huts are pucca houses.
D. Tick ( ) the correct option. 3
1. A house consists of different / same rooms.
2. Early man did not live in houses / caves.
3. Kutcha / Pucca houses are made of cement, bricks, iron, steel and
many other things.
4. Houseboat / Caravan is a floating house.
5. Caravans / Tents are made of canvas cloth or leather.
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