alleryAssam-type houses were developed by the British after which event?
AThe 1857 revolt
BThe 1897 earthquake
CThe 1905 partition
DA great river flood
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The 1897 earthquake
1. Assam-type houses are built to be earthquake-proof.
2. They were developed by the colonial administration after the massive earthquake of 1897.
3. The other events are not the cause.
_Source: Wikipedia, Architecture of India, section Assam-type_
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