Initially, what was the purpose of setting up of the hill stations during the colonial period in India?
To serve as winter capitals for the British
To serve the needs of the British army
To source timber from forests
To set up sanatoria
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Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2021
– Hill stations, with their cooler climates, were initially developed as sanatoria and health resorts where personnel could recuperate and escape the unhealthy conditions of the plains during the summer months.
– While they later evolved to serve various administrative, military, and recreational purposes, the primary *initial* purpose was related to health and well-being (sanatoria).
– Option B, serving the needs of the British army, is too broad, though sanatoria for military personnel were a significant part of this. Option D is more specific to the initial health-related purpose.
– Option C, sourcing timber, was an economic activity but not the primary reason for establishing hill stations themselves.