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Question
Which of the following is true for a model of South Asian colonial city?
Options
Recreational facilities were not available
Unplanned streets
Civic amenities were accessible in the European towns of the South Asian colonial city
Cramped bungalows
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Solution
Civic amenities were accessible in the European towns of the South Asian colonial city
Explanation:
Large bungalows, well-planned streets, and sports fields for cricket and soccer could be seen there. Electric connections, sewage lines, and domestic war supply were all properly arranged. Residents of the European town were given access to these amenities, but they were only available in the local community.
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