Exploring Human Shelter Quiz

Fill in the blanks and select the correct option: 1. Doors and windows should have _________ as they stop entry of insects. 2. Proper ___________ is necessary to maintain fresh air circulation within the house.

1. 1. curtains 2. sunlight
2. 1. wire nets 2. ventilation
3. 1. grills 2. lighting
4. 1. locks 2. decoration

Answer: (b) 1. wire nets 2. ventilation

Select the house that is mainly made from the material shown in the picture below:

1. Stilt house
2. Igloo
3. Yurt
4. Bungalow

Answer: (d) Bungalow

David lives in a cold, snowy region where it snows most of the year. His house is built with thick walls and has a sloping roof. Why is his house designed like this?

1. To keep the house cool.
2. To prevent the snow from collecting on the roof and to keep the house warm.
3. To collect rainwater.
4. Promotes better air ventilation for the house.

Answer: (b) To prevent the snow from collecting on the roof and to keep the house warm.

Features of two houses are shown in the table below. Select the correct option to identify them correctly: House 1 House 2 Built on tall poles A temporary house made of cloth or canvas Built in areas prone to flooding Used by people who do camping or trekking

1. House 1 - Houseboat House 2 - Apartment
2. House 1 - Yurt House 2 - Caravan
3. House 1 - Stilt house House 2 - Tent
4. House 1 - Camper van House 2 - Cottage

Answer: (c) House 1 - Stilt house House 2 - Tent

Study the below given flow chart and select the correct option regarding it:

1. B is an apartment made of mud and clay.
2. A is caravan that is house on wheels.
3. A is a villa that does not stay in one location for a long time.
4. B is a tent made by workers at construction sites.

Answer: (d) B is a tent made by workers at construction sites.

Select the incorrect match between the material used in house construction and its purpose or property:

1. Bricks - Used for making walls
2. Wood - Used for furniture
3. Cement - Used to bind bricks together
4. Glass - Used for floors

Answer: (d) Glass - Used for floors

Why is steel often preferred over wood for the framework of tall buildings?

1. Steel is lighter than wood and easier to shape.
2. Steel is stronger and can support more weight without bending or breaking.
3. Steel can withstand all climates and is cheaper than wood.
4. Steel keeps the house warmer than other materials.

Answer: (b) Steel is stronger and can support more weight without bending or breaking.

Material X is commonly used for building temporary structures like tents, while material Y is used for building permanent houses. Select the option that correctly identifies X and Y.

1. X: Canvas; Y: Brick
2. X: Cement; Y: Straw
3. X: Metal; Y: Concrete
4. X: Wood; Y: Glass

Answer: (a) X: Canvas; Y: Brick

Study the given flow chart. Select the correct option related to the flow chart:

1. A could be a camper van while B can be a mud house
2. A could be a log house while B could be a houseboat
3. A could be a bungalow while B could be a tent.
4. A could be a tent while B could be a skyscraper.

Answer: (c) A could be a bungalow while B could be a tent.

Read the statements given below and select the correct option: Statement 1 - A good house should have proper drainage facilities. Statement 2 - A house should always remain closed to avoid sunlight.

1. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
2. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
3. Both the statements are incorrect.
4. Both the statements are correct.

Answer: (a) Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.