Question

A house made of mud and straw is called a _________.

Answer 1

Hint: These houses are neither permanent nor durable like flats or buildings and are generally found in villages. The people living here also struggle for basic facilities.


Complete answer:
We need a house to live in, and to keep ourselves safe, sheltered and comfortable. The type of house made depends upon the climate and weather of the area, and are built with readily available materials in the area. The houses are of 2 types- Kutcha houses and Pucca houses.

A house made of mud and straw is called a Kutcha house.

These houses are neither permanent nor durable like flats or buildings. Kutcha houses are generally found in villages or somewhere in cities as well, where workers build make-shift accommodations. Investing money in a pucca house is quite expensive, which is why the poor people go for temporary structures.

On the basis of the material used, kutcha houses may appear different from each other. However, they account for a semi-permanent or temporary housing , running the risk of destruction due to various natural disasters. Even there is always a risk o f animal attacks and thieves. The people living in kutcha houses also struggle for basic facilities, such as access to pure water, 24/7 electricity, bath and toilet facility at home etc.

Thus the correct answer is Kutcha.

Note: In 2015, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), a flagship project of the Government of India was started that aims to provide low-cost housing for the urban poor, rural poor, and other homeless sections of the society. The target was to build 20 million houses by 2020.
There are two sub categories of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin.