Worksheet: The Unshakeable Bhungas | New English Ferry: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets - Class 5 PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) Why are houses in the village circular?
(a) Because it's a traditional design
(b) To resist earthquakes
(c) To follow the city's architecture
(d) A and B

(ii) What material is used for the roof of bhungae?
(a) Concrete
(b) Bamboo sticks and grass
(c) Metal sheets
(d) Thatched roofs

(iii) What is lippan kaam used for?
(a) Insulation
(b) Roof construction
(c) Flooring
(d) Lighting

(iv) What does the circular shape of bhungae protect against?
(a) Earthquakes and storms
(b) Sandstorms only
(c) Extreme summers
(d) Cold winters

(v) How did the circular design of bhungae originate?
(a) After an earthquake in 2001
(b) It's a traditional Rabari design
(c) In response to a 1519 earthquake
(d) Inspired by city buildings

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The circular shape of bhungae is resistant to __________ and ___________.

(ii) The roof of bhungae is made of bamboo sticks tied with ___________ and ___________.

(iii) Lippan kaam on the outer surface acts as an ___________ reflecting heat.

(iv) The mud walls of bhungae are thick, preventing the entry of ___________.

(v) The art of bhunga construction is passed on from __________ to __________.

Q3: Match the Column

Q4: True or False

(i) The circular shape of bhungae makes them vulnerable to earthquakes.

(ii) Lippan kaam is used on the inner surface of bhungae.

(iii) Bhungae construction materials are not readily available in nature.

(iv) The people of Kutch adopted the circular design of bhungae after an earthquake in 1519.

(v) Bhungae is a cost-effective alternative to conventional homes.