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Question : How did the presence of cantonments in colonial India influence urban development? 

Option 1: They led to the growth of surrounding commercial areas  

 

Option 2: They restricted the expansion of nearby cities  
 

Option 3: They encouraged the development of agricultural lands  

 

Option 4: They decreased the importance of traditional marketplaces  


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Correct Answer: They led to the growth of surrounding commercial areas  

 


Solution : The presence of cantonments in colonial India often led to the growth of surrounding commercial areas to cater to the needs of the military personnel and their families, influencing urban development.

 

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