Q. Which of the following statements about the Viceregal Lodge at Shimla is/are correct?
1. The Lodge was built by 17th Viceroy, Earl Dufferin.
2. The present shape of the building was given by Earl of Marquis of Lansdowne.
3. It is famous for holding three meetings before Independence of India including the Cabinet Mission.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer:
1 and 3
Notes: The Viceregal Lodge which is also known as Rashtrapati Niwas is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was built during the regime of Lord Dufferin. The cabinet Mission 1946 was held in The Viceregal Lodge.