In paragraph 8, the author uses descriptive language to indicate that — [The building was Indian in design, with wide verandas

opening onto a central courtyard, but Indian verandas are usually

whitewashed, with stone floors. These, in the tradition of British schools, were painted dark brown and had matting on the floors. It gave a feeling of extra intensity to the heat]

the school looked the same as Indian schools

the school reflected British culture

the school reflected both British and Indian culture

the school looked out of place for British and Indian people