Multiple choice

The British Government in India transferred its governing capital from Calcutta to Delhi in:

  1. 1910

  2. 1911

  3. 1909

  4. 1913
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The capital of British India was officially transferred from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911 during the reign of King George V, announced at the Delhi Durbar. This was partly done to address Bengal partition grievances and position Delhi as the symbolic center of Indian civilization. Other options (1909, 1910, 1913) are incorrect.

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