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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
Ans: (b)
The circular shape of bhungae is disaster-resistant, protecting against earthquakes.

(ii) What material is used for the roof of bhungae?
(a) Concrete
(b) Bamboo sticks and grass
(c) Metal sheets
(d) Thatched roofs
Ans: (b)
The roof of bhungae is made of bamboo sticks tied with grass and rope.

(iii) What is lippan kaam used for?
(a) Insulation
(b) Roof construction
(c) Flooring
(d) Lighting
Ans: (a)
Lippan kaam on the outer surface acts as an insulator reflecting heat.

(iv) What does the circular shape of bhungae protect against?
(a) Earthquakes and storms
(b) Sandstorms only
(c) Extreme summers
(d) Cold winters
Ans: (a)
The circular shape and construction of bhungae protect against both earthquakes and storms.

(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
Ans: (c)
An earthquake in 1519, the circular design of bhungae was developed and has been in use since.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The circular shape of bhungae is resistant to __________ and ___________.
Ans: earthquakes, storms
The circular shape of bhungae is designed to resist earthquakes and storms.

(ii) The roof of bhungae is made of bamboo sticks tied with ___________ and ___________.
Ans: grass, rope
The roof of bhungae is made of bamboo sticks tied with grass and rope.

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

(iv) The mud walls of bhungae are thick, preventing the entry of ___________.
Ans: much heat
The thick mud walls of bhungae prevent the entry of much heat.

(v) The art of bhunga construction is passed on from __________ to __________.
Ans: generation, generation
The art of bhunga construction is passed on from generation to generation.

Q3: Match the Column

Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) The circular shape of bhungae makes them vulnerable to earthquakes.
Ans: False
The circular shape of bhungae makes them disaster-resistant, protecting against earthquakes.

(ii) Lippan kaam is used on the inner surface of bhungae.
Ans: False
Lippan kaam is mentioned to be on the outer surface, not the inner surface.

(iii) Bhungae construction materials are not readily available in nature.
Ans: False
Bhungae is made with materials available in nature, making it a cost-effective and natural construction.

(iv) The people of Kutch adopted the circular design of bhungae after an earthquake in 1519.
Ans: False
The circular design of bhungae was developed in response to an earthquake in 1519, not 2001.

(v) Bhungae is a cost-effective alternative to conventional homes.
Ans: True
Conventional homes cost a lot, while bhungae is made with materials available in nature, making it a cost-effective alternative.