The capital of British India was transferred from Calcutta to _ in the year 1911.

by

(A) Delhi 
(B) Mumbai
(C) Amartsar
(D) None of these

🧠 Explanation:

  • In **1911**, the British government officially shifted the capital of British India from **Calcutta to Delhi**.
  • This decision was announced during the **Delhi Durbar** by King George V.
  • Calcutta had served as the capital since 1772, but Delhi was chosen due to its historical and strategic significance.
  • Following the announcement, New Delhi was planned and later inaugurated in **1931** as the new imperial capital.