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What is a House?

A house is a place where people live. It's a building that keeps them safe and comfortable, with rooms for sleeping, eating, and other activities. Houses include doors, windows, walls, etc. Houses protect us from weather, animals, and dust.

Types of Houses

Houses are of different types. Many years ago, when there were no homes, people lived in caves.
There are two types of houses:

1. Kutcha houses are found in some villages. These houses are made of straw, bamboo, mud, clay and leaves. These houses are not very strong.

2. Pucca houses are found in cities and towns. These houses are made of bricks, cement, iron, steel and glass. They are strong.
Some houses have straight roofs while some have slanting or sloping roofs. Slanting roofs do not let snow or water collect. That is why people build houses with slanting roofs in the hills.

Parts of a House 

We sleep, bathe, study, eat, play and do many other activities in our houses. A house has different rooms for different activities.

1. Living Room or Drawing Room 
This is the room where the family members sit together and watch television. We also receive our guests in our living room.

2. Dining Room 
This is the room where we eat our meals.

3. Bedroom 
This is the room where we sleep.

4. Study Room
This is the room where we study.

5. Kicthen 
This is the room where we cook food.

6. Bathroom 
This is the room where we bathe.

Big houses have many rooms whereas small houses have one or two rooms only. 

Other things a house have:

• Every house should have windows to let fresh air and light come in. 
• Every house has an address. The address tells us about the house number, the name of the road, colony and the city. People reach our house with the help of this address.

Different Types of Houses

1. Igloo

• Made up of snow
• Built in polar regions
• They are dome shaped

2. Tents

• Formed with clothes
• Mostly found in desert

3. Mud House

• Made from straws and mud
• Formed mostly in villages

4. Huts

• Formed of mud and straws
• Made in villages
• Keeps temperature cool

5. Apartments

• Small houses in tall buildings
• Built in cities
  

6. Bungalow

• These are big houses
• Made outside cities
• Requires enough space

Good House is:

1. Well-Ventilated
2. Clean
3. Well-Maintained
4. Safe
5. Spacious