Question

The houses in Leh are made up of _____.
A. Bricks
B. Stones
C. Wood
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: Leh is a town in the northern region of India. It is the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh along with Kargil. It has an area of 9.15 sq. km and a population of 30,870 having a population density of 3,400/sq. Km.

Complete answer: The factors that determine the type of construction of a house is the climate of the place, the construction materials that are available nearby, and the economic condition of the people living in that area. The land in Leh is high, dry, and flat. The houses in hilly areas are made of wood along with other materials because it keeps them warm and is not very heavy as most of the houses are built on rocky and hilly terrain, so heavy houses would fall. The houses in Leh are built of stones, most of the houses are on two floors, the ground, and the first floor as bigger houses would disbalance under the extreme conditions in these areas. The walls of these houses are coated with mud and lime and the floor and ceiling are made up of wood, as all these protect the people living inside from the cold climate.

Hence, the correct option is B.

Note: It lies at an elevation of 3,524 m so it has a cold desert climate. The winters are cold and long with temperatures well below the freezing temperature.