Which one of the following was the main purpose of the Lottery Committ

Which one of the following was the main purpose of the Lottery Committee (1817) formed in Calcutta ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Regulating Club Lotteries” option2=”Drawing lots for military recruitment” option3=”Organizing town planning” option4=”Checking street gambling” correct=”option3″]

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The Lottery Committee was formed in Calcutta in 1817 with the specific purpose of raising funds through public lotteries to finance public works and urban development projects in the city. The funds collected were utilized for town planning activities, including laying roads, improving drainage, constructing public buildings, and enhancing civic amenities.

– The committee was established by the British authorities.
– Funds were generated through a lottery system patronized by both European and Indian residents.
– The resources were directed towards improving the infrastructure and layout of Calcutta.

Prominent citizens, including both Europeans and Indians, were part of the Lottery Committee. Its work contributed significantly to the beautification and modernization of Calcutta in the early 19th century.

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