Question

Which of the following statements describe the houses in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh?

• A. The houses are usually single storyed
• B. The houses are usually double storyed
• C. The roofs are slopped to remove snow buildup
• D. The houses are usually made using bamboo

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B The houses are usually double storyed
C The roofs are slopped to remove snow buildup

Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh are in mountainous regions. The houses are built with slanting roofs made of smooth rocks to remove snow buildup. The homes are double storeyed. Animals reared are kept on the ground floor to maintain the heat of the first floor.