The origin of the word 'bungalow', buildings used by government officers in Bombay and all over India by the Britishers lie in which of the following word?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Initially, these buildings were at odds with traditional Indian buildings. Gradually Indians too got used to European architecture and made it their own.
The British in turn adapted some Indian styles to suit their needs. One example is the bungalow which was used by government officers in Bombay and all over India.
The name bungalow was derived from 'bangla', a traditional thatched Bengali hut. The colonial bungalow was set on extensive grounds which ensured privacy and marked a distance from the Indian world around.