Multiple choice

Directions: Answer the following question by selecting the most appropriate option.

In rural areas, cow dung is used to coat the floor and walls of huts to

  1. give a natural colour to the floor

  2. keep the insects away

  3. make them smooth and clean

  4. make them rough to increase friction
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cow dung is traditionally used as a coating material in rural areas because it creates a smooth, clean surface when dried. It also acts as a natural insect repellent and provides some thermal insulation for the hut.

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