Housing and Clothing
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Types of houses (Kucha, Pucca, and Temporary)
SubtopicTypes of houses (Kucha, Pucca, and Temporary) under Housing and Clothing for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Pucca houses are usually found in abundance in:
A.Small villages
B.Cities and towns
C.Dense forests
D.Deep caves
- 2.
Which house is best suited for people living in flood-prone areas?
A.Igloo
B.Caravan
C.Stilt house
D.Kucha house
- 3.
A Kucha house is often called a:
A.Mansion
B.Hut
C.Skyscraper
D.Villa
- 4.
Which of these is a thick, strong fabric used for making temporary shelters?
A.Silk
B.Canvas
C.Cotton
D.Wool
- 5.
A person wants to go on a 2-day trekking trip in the mountains. What kind of shelter should they carry?
A.A houseboat
B.A tent
C.A brick bungalow
D.An igloo
- 6.
Which type of house provides the best protection against extreme weather like storms and heavy rain?
A.A tent made of cloth
B.A pucca house made of concrete
C.A kucha house made of leaves
D.A caravan on wheels
- 7.
How are bricks made for building Pucca houses?
A.By freezing water
B.By baking clay in a kiln
C.By weaving straw together
D.By carving large rocks
- 8.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a temporary house?
A.It can be moved easily.
B.It is made of very strong materials like steel and concrete.
C.It is used by people who don't stay in one place for long.
D.It can be built quickly.
- 9.
What is the primary reason for a 'Slanting Roof' in a region with heavy rainfall?
A.To collect all the water on the roof to use later.
B.To allow the water to drain off quickly so it doesn't leak or damage the roof.
C.To make the house look taller.
D.To prevent the sun from shining on the walls.
- 10.
Why is a Kucha house generally cooler than a Pucca house in the peak of summer?
A.Because it has more air conditioners.
B.Because mud and thatch do not absorb and hold heat as much as concrete and bricks do.
C.Because it is always built under a tree.
D.Because it has no walls to stop the wind.
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Materials used for building houses
SubtopicMaterials used for building houses under Housing and Clothing for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which material is used to make garden fences in some houses?
A.Bamboo
B.Ice
C.Cloth
D.Paper
- 2.
Applying paint to the walls helps to:
A.Protect the walls
B.Make the walls wet
C.Grow plants on walls
D.Make walls heavy
- 3.
Floors are often covered with tiles because they are:
A.Easy to wash
B.Made of paper
C.Very soft
D.Full of holes
- 4.
Which metal is used to make nails and screws that hold wood together in a house?
A.Steel
B.Gold
C.Silver
D.Mercury
- 5.
What material is used to make the pegs that hold a tent firmly to the ground?
A.Wood or Metal
B.Paper
C.Cloth
D.Ice
- 6.
To give a shiny finish to wooden doors and floors, what material is applied?
A.Mud
B.Varnish or Polish
C.Cement
D.Water
- 7.
Keys and locks used for the security of a house are made of:
A.Plastic
B.Metal
C.Wood
D.Glass
- 8.
In ancient times, why were 'thick stone walls' used in castles?
A.Because stones were the only material available in the world
B.To provide protection and maintain a steady temperature inside
C.To make the castle look like a mountain
D.Because thin walls were not allowed by law
- 9.
Why is 'Silicon sealant' used around the edges of window frames where they meet the wall?
A.To glue the window so it never opens
B.To fill tiny gaps and prevent rainwater or drafts from leaking in
C.To make the window frame change color
D.To attract more sunlight into the room
- 10.
Which material is often used today as an 'eco-friendly' alternative to traditional clay bricks?
A.Plastic bottles filled with sand (Eco-bricks)
B.Blocks made of solid gold
C.Walls made of ice cubes
D.Compressed paper sheets
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Types of clothes and fibers (Natural and Synthetic)
SubtopicTypes of clothes and fibers (Natural and Synthetic) under Housing and Clothing for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Natural fibers come from:
A.Machines
B.Nature (Plants and Animals)
C.Factories only
D.Space
- 2.
Which of these is used to make a raincoat waterproof?
A.Paper
B.Plastic or rubber
C.Cotton cloth
D.Woolen yarn
- 3.
Where should we keep our clothes to keep them safe and tidy?
A.On the floor
B.In a cupboard
C.In the garden
D.In the kitchen
- 4.
Which of these is a type of synthetic fiber?
A.Acrylic
B.Wool
C.Silk
D.Cotton
- 5.
Observe the diagram showing two different ways of turning yarn into fabric. Which process is represented by Method B?
A.Knitting
B.Weaving
C.Spinning
D.Dyeing
- 6.
Look at the fiber classification chart below. Which set of examples correctly fills in the labels P, Q, and R?
A.P: Silk, Q: Cotton, R: Nylon
B.P: Jute, Q: Wool, R: Nylon
C.P: Nylon, Q: Silk, R: Cotton
D.P: Wool, Q: Jute, R: Polyester
- 7.
If you are going to a desert during the day, which clothing material is the best choice?
A.Wool
B.Silk
C.Cotton
D.Leather
- 8.
A tailor is using a piece of 'denim' to make jeans. Denim is primarily made from which fiber and by which process?
A.Silk; Knitting
B.Cotton; Weaving
C.Nylon; Weaving
D.Wool; Knitting
- 9.
Which of the following is a drawback of using 100% natural wool for every day active-wear?
A.It doesn't provide enough warmth.
B.It can be itchy to the skin and difficult to maintain (prone to shrinking).
C.It is too light and blows away in the wind.
D.It is too waterproof and makes the wearer sweat.
- 10.
Why is cotton clothing preferred for bandages in hospitals?
A.It is very colorful.
B.It is cheap and can be thrown away.
C.It is soft, absorbent, and allows the skin/wound to breathe.
D.It is waterproof and keeps the wound dry from the outside.
Download the worksheet for Housing and Clothing - Types of clothes and fibers (Natural and Synthetic) to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Care of clothes
SubtopicCare of clothes under Housing and Clothing for Grade 3 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What should be done to clothes after they are rinsed?
A.They should be squeezed and hung for drying
B.They should be kept in a bucket of soapy water
C.They should be ironed while soaking wet
D.They should be thrown away
- 2.
Which of these materials is used to make mothballs?
A.Sugar
B.Naphthalene
C.Salt
D.Flour
- 3.
If you want your clothes to last long, you should:
A.Handle them with care
B.Play rough sports while wearing them
C.Never wash them
D.Keep them in the rain
- 4.
Dirty socks should be washed because:
A.They look like shoes
B.They can cause foot infections and smell bad
C.They make us run fast
D.They are made of cotton
- 5.
Before washing very dirty clothes, we often leave them in a bucket of water mixed with detergent for some time. Based on the process shown in the diagram, why is this 'soaking' step important?
A.It helps the clothes to dry faster under the sun
B.It makes the fabric of the clothes much thicker
C.It helps to loosen the dirt and stains from the fabric
D.It prevents the clothes from losing their color
- 6.
What is the purpose of a laundry basket in a house?
A.To store clean, ironed clothes
B.To collect dirty clothes that need washing
C.To keep toys
D.To cook food
- 7.
Why do we use a damp cloth sometimes while ironing very dry cotton clothes?
A.To make the clothes dirty again
B.To help remove stubborn wrinkles with steam
C.To cool down the iron completely
D.To change the fabric into wool
- 8.
What is the primary reason to empty all pockets before putting clothes in the laundry?
A.To find hidden treasure
B.To prevent items like pens or tissues from ruining the clothes during the wash
C.To make the clothes easier to fold
D.To help the clothes float on water
- 9.
Which of these storage items helps absorb moisture and prevents shoes from smelling bad in a closed rack?
A.Packets of silica gel
B.Pieces of wet paper
C.Sugar cubes
D.Small stones
- 10.
Why is it recommended to use 'soft water' for washing clothes instead of 'hard water'?
A.Soft water has a better smell
B.Soap lathers better and cleans more effectively in soft water
C.Hard water turns all clothes into wool
D.Soft water makes the clothes dry in one minute
Download the worksheet for Housing and Clothing - Care of clothes to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.