Which of the following statements about hill stations of colonial India is/are correct?
- 1. The architecture of hill stations sought to recreate the European style
- 2. Hill stations were developed as sanitariums where soldiers were treated for illness
- 3. Shimla became the official residence of the Commander in Chief of the Indian Army
- 4. In 1864, Shimla had to be evacuated because of a Typhoid epidemic
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1 only
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 3 only
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
Colonial hill stations in India served multiple purposes for the British: they provided a cooler climate reminiscent of Europe, offered a retreat from tropical diseases (acting as sanitariums), and became administrative and military centers. The architecture often mimicked European styles like cottages, churches, and public buildings. Shimla, in particular, became the summer capital and an important military headquarters.