Question

-5)write a short note on the following topics
Types of shelter
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Huts are small crude shelters. They are mostly made of natural and locally available materials. It is swift and cheap in construction. Nowadays we can see such huts on remote tribal areas only.

Stilt house are also called pile dwellings. These type of houses are generally seen on mountains. Stilt houses are constructed near lakes which gives primary protection from flooding.

Tree houses are seen in forests for protection from animals. It is made from the branches of mature trees. Tree houses are now used as recreation shelters in wild life tourism also.

House boats are modified boats for human dwelling. It is either moored or motorized. In Kerala, house boats used for leisure trips are locally called kettuvallams.