Question : What was the primary function of cantonments in colonial India?

Option 1: They served as trading hubs  

 

Option 2: They were centers for agricultural research  
 

Option 3: They functioned as military garrisons  

 

Option 4: They were used as educational campuses  


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Correct Answer: They functioned as military garrisons


Solution : The primary function of cantonments in colonial India was to serve as military garrisons, providing housing and facilities for British and Indian troops.

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