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HOUSES AND SHELTER MCQs

Total Questions : 37 | Page 4 of 4 pages
Question 31.


All animals build their own shelter.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     teepees
  4.     wheelhouse
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B
Not all animals built their own shelter or homes. Some animals like monkeys live on trees. Snakes find a natural burrow to find shelter.
Question 32.


A house on wheels is generally known as  _______________.


  1.     caravan
  2.     houseboat
  3.     teepees
  4.     wheelhouse
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> caravan
:
A
Caravan is a house on wheels. It is a house that can be taken wherever you go. So, it is best suited for travelers.
 
Question 33.


Which of the following materials did humans use to make shelter during the ice age?


  1.     Stones
  2.     Cement
  3.     Bones
  4.     Mammoth hide
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Stones
:
A, C, and D
Humans at that time were nomadic hunters and never stayed in one place. They kept moving around in search of food and water. So, they made shelters of remains after hunting or whatever they could find that served the purpose of a building material.
Question 34.


What basic needs does a shelter fulfil?


  1.     Safety
  2.     Comfort
  3.     Having fun
  4.     Protection from bad weather
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Safety
:
A, B, and D

Shelters for humans, birds or animals facilitate the needs like comfort, safety and protection from predators and bad weather. 


Question 35.


It is easy and economical to live in cold mountains of the Himalayas as compared to plains.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     For luxury
  4.     An amenity
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B

Mountains have very cold environment. Very less animals and trees live on mountains. As such, food is very difficult to find on mountains. Even the water is frozen. So, it is difficult and uneconomical to live on the mountains as compared to plains.


It Is Easy And Economical To Live In Cold Mountains Of The H...


Question 36.


In the ancient shelters of Catal Huyuk built in 8000 BC, the doors were built on the ceilings:


  1.     To keep the shelter warm
  2.     To keep away dangerous animals
  3.     To build gardens
  4.     To learn climbing
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> To keep away dangerous animals
:
B

People settled in the area, who were about 6000 strong in number learnt a clever way that avoided dangerous predators entering their houses. The houses were built in a way that they were attached to each other and the ceilings functioned as streets.


In The Ancient Shelters Of Catal Huyuk Built In 8000 BC, The...


Question 37.


Using animal fur as bedding in Catal Huyuk was:


  1.     For religious purpose
  2.     For safety
  3.     For luxury
  4.     An amenity
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> For luxury
:
C

The Turkih people slept on raised platforms. These platforms were covered with animal fur which were used as a luxury item.


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