Reasons for founding & setting up of hill stations by British. - Art & Culture
Q. The British started founding and setting up of hill stations. Which of the following are the reasons for it?
1) Strategic places for billeting troops, guarding frontiers and launching campaigns against enemy
2) Places where soldiers could be sent for rest and recovery from illnesses.
3) British associated hot weather with epidemics.- Published on 17 Aug 15a. Only 2
b. Only 1
c. Only 2 and 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The hill stations approximated the cold climates of Europe, they became an attractive destination for the new rulers. It became a practice for viceroys to move to hill stations during the summer months.
