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What are garrisson towns ?

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Garrison towns are the towns whose formation is a result of the setting up of a military base. They are also referred to as cantonment towns. Ambala, Mhow, etc can be referred to as garrison towns. The main function of the garrison towns is to cater to the needs of defence and people employed in defence services of the nation. These are specially designed for the purpose of military, navy or airforce activities.
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  • A garisson town refers to

    A
    a town on an important trading port
    B
    land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it
    C
    a fortified settlement with soldiers
    D
    a place where goods from different production centres are sold

  • A garisson town refers to :

    A
    A town on an important trading port.
    B
    Land adjacent to a city that supplies goods to it.
    C
    A fortified settlement with soldiers.
    D
    A place where goods from different production centres are sold.

  • Town Q is towards which direction of town R? If I. Town R is towards East of town B. II. Town B is towards North of town Q.

    A
    If the data in Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question , while the data in Statement II alone is not sufficient to answer the Question.
    B
    If the data in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question , while the data in Statement alone is not sufficient to answer the Question.
    C
    If the data either in Statement I alone or in Statement II alone is sufficient to answer the Questions.
    D
    If the data in both the Statement I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

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