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What is a chawl?
What is a chawl?
- A type of agricultural structure
- A type of government office building
- A religious institution in Mumbai
- A type of residential building found in western India (correct)
What led to the construction of chawls in Bombay?
What led to the construction of chawls in Bombay?
- Unequal land division favoring the British merchants and officials (correct)
- Government's initiative to provide affordable housing
- Abundance of land for all social classes
- Lack of industrial workforce in Bombay
When were the first chawls constructed?
When were the first chawls constructed?
- Late 1800s
- Mid 1900s
- Early 1700s (correct)
- Early 1600s
What was the impact of town planning in Bombay on chawls?
What was the impact of town planning in Bombay on chawls?
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Why were chawls associated with poverty?
Why were chawls associated with poverty?
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