Q: Initially, what was the purpose of setting up the hill stations during the colonial period in India?
(a)To serve as winter capitals for the British
(b)To serve the needs of the British army
(c)To source timber from forests
(d)To set up sanatoria
Correct Answer: (b)
The correct answer is (c): To source timber from forests. Subject: Defence & Security | Sub-topic: Indian Defence Forces Note: This answer was determined through AI-based research. Verify against the official answer key when available.