Multiple choice general knowledge Which city was the summer capital of India during British Rule? Nainital Darjeeling Simla Ooty Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Simla (now Shimla) was the summer capital of British India. The British moved their administration here annually to escape the heat of the plains. Nainital, Darjeeling, and Ooty were also hill stations but not the official summer capital.