(A) 1911
(B) 1915
(C) 1916
(D) 1919
🧠 Explanation:
In 1911, the British government officially shifted the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi during the Delhi Durbar, announced by King George V. “Transferred” is a past tense verb indicating the relocation of administrative functions. Delhi was chosen for its historical significance as a center of previous empires and its strategic location in northern India. Alternatives like “shifted” or “moved” could replace “transferred” without changing meaning. This move marked a key administrative and political change in colonial India, aiming to consolidate British authority and improve governance. It also influenced urban development in the new capital city of Delhi.
