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When Nandita first came to Mumbai, what were the things that she was afraid to do?
When Nandita first came to Mumbai, she was afraid of
1. Getting into crowded buses
2. Getting into the lift
3. Looking down from heights of higher floors
What were the differences between the houses where Mama lived and the houses in the high-rise buildings?
| Houses in the area where Mama lived | Houses in a high-rise building |
| Houses in the area where Mama lived | Houses in a high-rise building |
| Public toilets | Personal toilets for each family |
| No separate kitchen | Separate kitchens |
| No water taps in the house | Water taps in every house |
| No glass windows | Glass windows |
Discuss why there were differences.
There were differences because Mama didn’t have money to buy, build or rent a house in one of the houses in the high-rise buildings. These houses in high-rise buildings are very costly and are equipped with all kinds of amenities that poor people cannot afford.