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Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

A house made of mud and straw is called a ___________.

  1. tent

  2. pukka house

  3. kuchcha house

  4. igloo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A house made of mud, straw, and other natural materials is typically referred to as a kutcha (or kuchcha) house, as it is not a permanent, reinforced structure.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

Houses that are generally made in the areas of flood are called _____.

  1. caravans

  2. tent

  3. stilt

  4. boathouse
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In areas prone to flooding, houses are often built on stilts (raised platforms) to keep the living area above the water level.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

House on wheels are called _______.

  1. pukka house

  2. tent

  3. caravans

  4. igloo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A caravan is a vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car or motorized, allowing people to move their home from place to place.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

In villages of Kashmir, houses are made from ____________.

  1. cement

  2. stones coated with mud

  3. hay

  4. steel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Traditional houses in the villages of Kashmir are often constructed using stones and wood, with the stones frequently coated in mud for insulation against the cold.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

The common shelters constructed by the government for the homeless are called __________.

  1. buildings

  2. tent

  3. hut

  4. rainbasera
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The supreme court in $2010$ directed all city corporations to establish shelters for the urban homeless.


The government and the UTs were expected to provide shelters to the homeless. The common shelters constructed by the government for the homeless are called Rain Basera.

$\therefore$ Option $D$ is correct.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

People migrate from the villages and settle down in the cities in search of _______.

  1. water

  2. food

  3. cloth

  4. employment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rural-to-urban migration is primarily driven by the search for better economic opportunities and jobs, which are more abundant in cities.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

In hilly areas __________ is used for making house.

  1. stones

  2. cement

  3. wood

  4. snow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In hilly areas, wood is a common building material because it is readily available, provides good insulation, and is flexible enough to withstand seismic activity.

Multiple choice geography residences house patterns a shelter so high! roadways

The roof of the houses of the hilly areas are ___________.

  1. glat

  2. sloping

  3. round

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Houses in hilly areas have sloping roofs to allow snow and rain to slide off easily, preventing accumulation that could damage the structure.