alleryWhich words, usually linked with men, describe women's housework?
ALight, short and easy
BStrenuous and demanding
CRestful and pleasant
DRare and optional
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Strenuous and demanding
1. Washing, cleaning, fetching water and cooking involve bending, lifting and carrying.
2. This work is strenuous and physically demanding.
3. These are words we normally associate with men, so light or restful descriptions fail.
_Source: NCERT Class 7 Social and Political Life, Growing up as Boys and Girls, Valuing housework_
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