State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · প্রশ্ন 57

When did the British shift the capital to Delhi?

  1. 1912
  2. 1913
  3. 1911
  4. More than one of the above
উত্তর দেখান ও ব্যাখ্যা

উত্তর: (A) 1912

ব্যাখ্যা

King George V announced the move at the 1911 Delhi Durbar; the government began functioning from Delhi in 1912 (New Delhi was inaugurated in 1931).

  • (A) সঠিক

    Correct: the shift was announced in Dec 1911 and took effect in 1912.

  • (B) ভুল

    Wrong: too late.

  • (C) ভুল

    Wrong: 1911 was the announcement at the Delhi Durbar; the move took effect in 1912.

  • (D) ভুল

    Wrong: only one year is asked.