Olympiad Test Level 2: Housing and Clothing - Class 3 MCQ

• A: Mufflers - Rainy Season: Incorrect. Mufflers are usually worn in winter, not the rainy season.
• B: Leather - Summers: Incorrect. Leather is generally worn in colder weather, not during summers.
• C: Polyester - Man-made fibre: Correct. Polyester is a synthetic, man-made fibre.
• D: Wool - Flax plant: Incorrect. Wool comes from animals like sheep, while flax is used to make linen fabric.

So, the correct match is Option C: Polyester - Man made fibre.

People wear clothes based on the season, like light clothes in summer and warm clothes in winter.
They also choose clothes for special occasions, like parties or festivals.
Lastly, people wear clothes that suit their region, such as thicker clothes in cold places and lighter clothes in hot places.
So the correct answer is Option D - all of these.

In hot and dry regions like Mexico, people usually build houses with mud or clay.
These materials help keep the house cool because they absorb heat during the day and stay cool at night, making them perfect for hot climates.
so the correct answer is option B - Mud/Clay Houses.

(i) Synthetic fibres are also known as man-made fibres.
True. Synthetic fibres like polyester are made by humans, not nature.

(ii) Houses in places where it snows a lot have flat roofs.
False. In snowy areas, houses have sloping roofs to let the snow slide off.

(iii) Houseboats are commonly seen in Srinagar and Kerala.
True. Houseboats are famous in both Srinagar (Kashmir) and Kerala.

(iv) Dark coloured clothes reflect heat from sunlight.
False. Dark clothes absorb heat, while light-coloured clothes reflect heat.

So, the correct answer is Option A: TFTF.

Igloos are special homes built by people living in very cold places like the Arctic.
They are made from snow because snow is a good insulator. This means it helps to keep the inside of the igloo warm,
even when it's freezing outside.
The snow blocks the cold and keeps the warmth inside.

So, the correct answer is Option B: Snow.

Stilt houses are built on posts above the ground to prevent flooding. This helps keep the house dry in areas with heavy rain or floods.such as Southeast Asia.

So, the correct answer is Option B: To prevent flooding.

• Cotton clothes help body heat escape, allow air to move freely, and keep the body cool.
• But, cotton clothes do not keep the body warm in cold weather. For warmth, we need clothes made from wool or other materials.

So, the false statement is Option D: Keeps the body warm.

A caravan is a type of house that people use for traveling or moving from place to place. It's like a mobile home that people can live in while they are on the move.

• Stilt House: Built on poles, usually to prevent flooding.
• Tipi: A cone-shaped tent used by some Native American tribes.
• Igloo: A snow house built in cold areas.

So, the correct answer is Option C: Caravan.

When it rains, people wear waterproof clothes like raincoats and umbrellas.
These clothes keep the rain from wetting their bodies and help them stay dry.
So the correct answer is Option C - Wateproof Clothes.

In villages, people use thatched roofs made of grass and straw because these roofs help to keep the house dry.
They protect the house from rain and stop water from leaking inside.
So, the correct answer is Option C - To keep the house dry.