What was the main purpose of roads built by the British in India?

Mobilizing the army within India

The correct answer is option 3: Mobilizing the army within India

Before British rule, the roads in India were not suitable for modern transportation. The roads constructed during the colonial period primarily served the military's needs within India and facilitated the transportation of raw materials from rural areas to the nearest railway stations or ports for export to England and other foreign markets. As a result, there was a lack of all-weather roads in rural areas, causing significant suffering during natural calamities and famines.