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Question
Compare your house with that of Jasma. List in your notebook what materials were used in making both the houses.
| Jasma’s House | Your House |
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Solution
| Jasma’s House | Your House |
| It was made up of clay, cow, dung, mirror, etc. | It is made up of cement, bricks, glass, steel, etc. |
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This is not very strong and can break due to heavy rain, storms. |
It is very strong and can withstand all adverse climatic conditions. |
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