During the British rule in India, when did transfer of capital from Calcutta to Delhi take place?

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RRB Group D 26 Sept 2022 Shift 2 Official Paper

Answer 1

The Correct answer is '1911'.

Key Points

In the Year 1911, Delhi became the Capital of British India, and it was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi.
The decision was taken during the Reign of Lord Harding, who was the Viceroy of India.
Hoarding said that Calcutta was located in Extreme east of India so capital of India should be centralized in the terms of geographically for betterment.
Some historians stated that the situation in Bengal was gradually going out of control & rigorous and extremist movement was giving sleepiness nights to the British India.

Additional Information

The foundation stone was laid by King George V and Queen Marry at the site of Delhi Durbar, Kingsway Camp on 15th December 1911.
Approximately 89 years were spent by the British as the dominant force in India.
The British established their hegemony, commonly known as colonialism, in India after the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
The British East India Company ruled India prior to the British throne.