Free Houses and Shelter 02 Practice Test - 4th Grade 

Question 1

Houses made from wood keeps the interior ___ during summers and ___ during winters.

A.

warm, cool

B.

cool, warm

C.

warm, warm

D.

cool, cool

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Wood is an insulator: it prevents heat from escaping. During winters, it does not let the heat escape out from the house. As a result, wooden houses stay warm during winters. Also wood does not let outside heat to come inside. Hence, in summers wooden houses stay cool.

Question 2

It is easy and economical to live in cold mountains of the Himalayas as compared to plains.

A.

True

B.

False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

Mountains have very cold environment. Very less animals and trees live on mountains. As such, food is very difficult to find on mountains. Even the water is frozen. So, it is difficult and uneconomical to live on the mountains as compared to plains.

Question 3

Using animal fur as bedding in Catal Huyuk was:

A.

For religious purpose

B.

For safety

C.

For luxury

D.

An amenity

SOLUTION

Solution : C

The Turkih people slept on raised platforms. These platforms were covered with animal fur which were used as a luxury item.

Question 4

In the ancient shelters of Catal Huyuk built in 8000 BC, the doors were built on the ceilings:

A.

To keep the shelter warm

B.

To keep away dangerous animals

C.

To build gardens

D.

To learn climbing

SOLUTION

Solution : B

People settled in the area, who were about 6000 strong in number learnt a clever way that avoided dangerous predators entering their houses. The houses were built in a way that they were attached to each other and the ceilings functioned as streets.

Question 5

What basic needs does a shelter fulfil?

A.

Safety

B.

Comfort

C.

Having fun

D.

Protection from bad weather

SOLUTION

Solution : A, B, and D

Shelters for humans, birds or animals facilitate the needs like comfort, safety and protection from predators and bad weather. 

Question 6

People from different communities and regions celebrate the same festivals.

A.

True

B.

False

SOLUTION

Solution : B

People from different communities and regions celebrate different festivals. These festivals can be seasonal as well. Example of seasonal festivals is onam, etc.

Question 7

A house on wheels is generally known as  _______________.

A. caravan
B. houseboat
C. teepees
D. wheelhouse

SOLUTION

Solution : A

Caravan is a house on wheels. It is a house that can be taken wherever you go. So, it is best suited for travelers.
 

Question 8

The purpose of a hospital is to provide healthcare to people.

A. True
B. False

SOLUTION

Solution : A

A hospital is a very important part of a neighbourhood. A hospital provides medical care as well as treats people in case of illness or injury.

Question 9

Which of the following materials did humans use to make shelter during the ice age?

A. Stones
B. Cement
C. Bones
D. Mammoth hide

SOLUTION

Solution : A, C, and D

Humans at that time were nomadic hunters and never stayed in one place. They kept moving around in search of food and water. So, they made shelters of remains after hunting or whatever they could find that served the purpose of a building material.

Question 10

Rahul builds a house using materials like steel and stones. Which type of a house did he build?

A. Mud house
B. Igloo
C. Concrete house
D. Tent

SOLUTION

Solution : C

Concrete houses are built using materials like steel, bricks or stones, sand, and cement. They can have many floors and are generally seen in cities. It takes time to build concrete houses but they are strong.