Multiple choice general knowledge

In which year was the Capital of India moved from Calcutta to Delhi?

  1. 1910

  2. 1911

  3. 1912

  4. 1913
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Explanation

The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911, announced by King George V at the Delhi Durbar. This decision was made to better administer the growing empire from a more central location. The actual transfer was completed in 1931 with the inauguration of New Delhi.

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