Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the capital of Brazil until 1960?

  1. Brazilia

  2. Rio De Janeiro

  3. Brasilia

  4. Sao Paulo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil from 1763 (when it replaced Salvador) until 1960, when the capital was moved to the newly built city of Brasilia. This move was part of a plan to develop Brazil's interior. Options A and C are misspellings of 'Brasilia', while Sao Paulo (option D) is Brazil's largest city but was never the capital.

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