The Chawls of Western India
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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?

  • 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?

  • Late 1800s
  • Mid 1900s
  • Early 1700s (correct)
  • Early 1600s

    • What was the impact of town planning in Bombay on chawls?

    <p>Availability of better housing led to the decline of chawls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were chawls associated with poverty?

    <p>Congested, unsanitary, and unsafe living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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