Q. Before Delhi, where was the capital of India during the British India?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) Lucknow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Mumbai<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) Kolkata<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) Patna<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ans: (c) Kolkata<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation: Before Delhi, the capital of India during the British rule was Kolkata, also known as Calcutta. Kolkata served as the capital of British India from 1772 to 1911. It was an important center of British administration and trade in the eastern part of the country. In 1911, the capital was shifted from Kolkata to Delhi, and Delhi became the new capital of India under British rule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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