Multiple choice general knowledge

Which city was the summer capital of India during British Rule?

  1. Nainital

  2. Darjeeling

  3. Shimla

  4. Ooty
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Explanation

Shimla served as the summer capital of British India from 1864 onwards. The British moved to the cooler hills during summer months to escape the heat of the plains. Nainital, Darjeeling, and Ooty were hill stations but not the official summer capital.

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