Multiple choice general knowledge history

In which year was India's capital shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?

  1. 1935

  2. 1900

  3. 1911

  4. 1929
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Explanation

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar, announced by King George V. This move aimed to be more centrally located and responsive to Indian political sentiment. 1935 marks the Government of India Act, while 1900 and 1929 are unrelated.

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