Multiple choice

In 1911 the capital of India shifted from Calcutta to

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Chennai

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1911, during the British Raj, the capital of India was shifted from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi to be more centrally located and easier to administer from northern India.

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