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As there was no electricity people used oil
lamps and lanterns to light their houses.
Mud, straw, wood, bamboo, stones, and other
materials were used to build these houses.
Think & We need sunlight and electricity to complete our daily chores. What happens if we
Answer don’t have sunlight and electricity for a day or two?
Modern Houses
Houses are small and compact in
the present day. The construction
patterns of houses have changed.
Modern houses are built with
expensive materials brought from
other regions or countries. As the
materials used in the construction
are of the latest technology, they
give a beautiful look to the houses.
Concrete, bricks, strong steel,
expensive wood and glass are used in building such houses.
These houses have many provisions and are very comfortable to live in. Such
houses last for many years. They are also painted with attractive colours.
The increase in population in cities increased the need for houses. As the land
area is limited, people began to build multi-storey buildings to accommodate
themselves.
The multi-storey buildings include amenities
such as maintenance, parking, power backup,
plumbing, a playground, a gym, and a swimming
pool.
Think & What kind of house would you prefer
Answer to live in when you grow up?
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