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Option 3 : Both 1 and 2
The Correct Answer is Option 3 i.e Both 1 and 2.
- Town planning in British India in the early 19th century:
- The work of town planning was carried on by the Lottery Committee (1817) with the help of the government.
- The funds for town improvement were raised through public lotteries.
- The threats of epidemics also gave an impetus to town planning in the next few decades.
- Frequent fires also led to stricter building regulations like for example thatched huts were banned in 1836 and tiled roofs were made mandatory.
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