GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Which of the following best describes the move of Brazil’s capital in the 1960s?
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The capital was moved from Brasilia to Rio de Janeiro to discourage deforestation.
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The capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Sau Paulo to discourage crime.
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The capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia to encourage human settlement and economic opportunities in the interior of Brazil.
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The capital was moved from Sau Paulo to Rio de Janeiro to encourage economic growth.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -They wanted to shift the focus and bring development to another region. Brasilia became the capital in 1960., replacing Rio de Janeiro.
Detailed explanation-2: -Located on the eastern edge of the west central region is the forward capital of Brasilia. Its creation was prompted by the need to further develop the country’s interior. Built in 1960 and now a metropolitan center with more than 3.8 million people, the city was planned and designed to be a capital city.
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