Chawls in Western India
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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?

  • Early 1800s
  • Early 1900s
  • Early 1700s (correct)
  • Late 1800s

    • 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?

    <p>The fear of a plague epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the decline of chawls in Mumbai?

    <p>Land reclamation projects and availability of better housing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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