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What is a chawl?
What is a chawl?
- A type of high-quality housing found in western India
- A type of low-quality housing found in western India (correct)
- A type of residential building found in eastern India
- A type of commercial building found in western India
When were the first chawls constructed?
When were the first chawls constructed?
- Early 1800s
- Early 1900s
- Early 1700s (correct)
- Late 1800s
What led to the construction of chawls in Bombay?
What led to the construction of chawls in Bombay?
- Sprawling bungalows for the working class
- Highly congested and unsafe living conditions for the working class
- Availability of affordable housing in other Indian cities
- Unequal distribution of land favoring the working class (correct)
What prompted town planning in Bombay?
What prompted town planning in Bombay?
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What led to the decline of chawls in Mumbai?
What led to the decline of chawls in Mumbai?
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