Question

Cow dung mixed with mud was given as a coat in olden days.Can you tell what could be the reason.

Answer 1

Answer:

cow dung is mixed with mud and used as a coating in olden days because it is a good source of energy and therefore used to heat up the rooms in olden times

Answer 2

The reasons why cow dung mixed with mud was given as a coat in the olden days are:

• In the olden days and in some rural areas, people used to apply cow dung mixed with mud as a coating on the walls and floors of their houses.
• One reason was that in the Hindu religion, cows are considered holy animals. Their urine and manure are symbols of divinity. Hence, applying cow dung mixed with mud was believed to bring purity into their homes.
• The main reason to use this mixture on the walls and roofs was because of its ability to protect from heat gain or loss by forming a waterproof layer on the surface where it is applied. In winters, it keeps the houses warm by not allowing the coldness to penetrate and in summers it provides insulation from heat, hence keeping the houses cool.
• It is also a natural insect repellant. Its anti-bacterial properties help in keeping insects like mosquitos at bay. This turned out to be very helpful in preventing several diseases and health problems.

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