In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi? [#699]
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Q1. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
Q1. In which year the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi?
(A) 1905
(A) 1905
(A) 1905
(B) 1901
(B) 1901
(B) 1901
(C) 1911
(C) 1911
(C) 1911
(D) 1908
(D) 1908
(D) 1908
Answer: (C) 1911
Answer: (C) 1911
Answer: (C) 1911
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.
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.
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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(D) White-winged Wood Duck
(D) White-winged Wood Duck
Answer: (D) White-winged Wood Duck
Answer: (D) White-winged Wood Duck
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The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.
The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.
The White-winged Wood Duck, also known as Deo Hah, is the state bird of Assam. It's a rare and endangered species found primarily in the state.
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