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In rural areas, cow dung is used to coat the floor and walls of huts to 

In rural areas, cow dung is used to coat the floor and walls of huts to  Correct Answer keep the insects away

Concept:

  • Cow dung and cow urine are considered holy in India.
  • Applying cow dung is part of the cleaning process in Indian villages.
  • In festivals also, after cleaning their houses, rural people apply cow-dung paste on walls and floors.
  • It is just like how urban people make their houses painted for getting a festive feel.

Explanation:

  • Cow dung has a very unpleasant smell.
  • However, when mixed with water and mud the smell becomes un-noticeable to people.
  • Insects on the other hand can still get the unpleasant smell of cow dung.
  • As a result, the insects keep away from such places.

Thus, rural people cow dung is used to coat the floor and walls of huts to keep the insects away.

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