In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi? [#699]

The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

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The capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi on December 12, 1911. King George V, then emperor of India, made the announcement during the Delhi Durbar, a royal ceremony. The foundation of the new capital was laid during the ceremony. The decision was taken during the reign of Lord Hardinge, the then Viceroy of India. Hardinge's explanation was that Calcutta was located in the extreme east so the capital should be centralized for betterment.

Substitute Word: cacophony. Cacophony refers to a harsh, jarring, and unpleasant mixture of sounds.

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Substitute Word: cacophony. Cacophony refers to a harsh, jarring, and unpleasant mixture of sounds.

Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

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Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. It is the center of the country's government and is relatively isolated from the rest of the world.

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Pyongyang is the capital and largest city of North Korea. It is the center of the country's government and is relatively isolated from the rest of the world.

The Vindhya Range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India. The Vindhya Range is a complex chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands, and plateau escarpments in west-central India. The northern chain of the Vindhyas continues eastwards as Bhander Plateau and as the traditional boundary between Hindustan proper (North India) and Deccan (South India). The Vindhya Range lies in the north of the Satpura Range and the east of the Aravali range. The Amarkantak region is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.

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The Vindhya Range separates the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Northern India from the Deccan Plateau of Southern India. The Vindhya Range is a complex chain of mountain ridges, hill ranges, highlands, and plateau escarpments in west-central India. The northern chain of the Vindhyas continues eastwards as Bhander Plateau and as the traditional boundary between Hindustan proper (North India) and Deccan (South India). The Vindhya Range lies in the north of the Satpura Range and the east of the Aravali range. The Amarkantak region is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johila River emerge.

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the "Directive Principles of State Policy" in Article 51.

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In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the "Directive Principles of State Policy" in Article 51.

"Expensive" is the opposite of "cheap," meaning it has a high price or cost.

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"Expensive" is the opposite of "cheap," meaning it has a high price or cost.

Tsunamis are large-scale ocean waves caused by disturbances in the Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

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Tsunamis are large-scale ocean waves caused by disturbances in the Earth's crust, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Seawater is generally salty in taste. Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride. Seawater, being a mixture of salt and water, inherits its salty taste from the salt it contains.

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Seawater is generally salty in taste. Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride. Seawater, being a mixture of salt and water, inherits its salty taste from the salt it contains.

White tea is a rare and delicate variety of tea known for its subtle, sweet flavor. It is often enjoyed without milk or sugar to preserve its natural taste. While Assam is primarily known for black tea, white tea cultivation has also gained popularity in recent years.

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White tea is a rare and delicate variety of tea known for its subtle, sweet flavor. It is often enjoyed without milk or sugar to preserve its natural taste. While Assam is primarily known for black tea, white tea cultivation has also gained popularity in recent years.

Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.

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Bhupen Hazarika's first directed film was "Era Bator Sur," released in 1956. This Assamese film showcased his talents as a director, producer, music director, lyricist, singer, and actor. The film's story and music resonated with the people of Assam.