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UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank British Rule and Its Impacts and Regional Powers

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    The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is a well-known ancient monument. Which of the following statements about the monument are correct? [NDA 2012-I]
    1. The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin.
    2. The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne.
    3. It is famous for holding three meetings before Independence of India including the Cabinet Mission.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A)  1, 2 and 3

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 3

    D)  1 and 2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     The Vice regal Lodge, also known as Rashtrapati Niwas, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla. Himachal Pradesh. It was built during the regime of Lord Duffer in. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888.Thc cabinet Mission 1946 was held in the Vice regal Lodge,


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