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Question
The lottery committee was made to ______.
Options
To develop Calcutta
To develop Bombay
To develop Madras
To develop Delhi
MCQ
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Solution
The lottery committee was made to develop Calcutta.
Explanation:
Following Lord Wellesley's departure, the Lottery Committee was formed in 1817. It carried out town planning work with the assistance of the government. The Lottery Committee was given that name because it raised funds through public lotteries. However, these funds were used to improve the town.
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