Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Delhi or Dilli became the capital of India under British raj in

  1. 1911

  2. 1912

  3. 1913

  4. 1914

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Explanation

Delhi was officially announced as the capital of British India in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar, replacing Kolkata (then Calcutta). The actual shift of administrative offices took several years, with New Delhi being inaugurated in 1931. This decision was made by King George V to have a more centrally located capital.