KIDS QUIZ
COUNTRIES AND CAPITALS
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Delhi
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Kolkata
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New Delhi
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Haryana
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the British Raj, until 1911, Calcutta was the capital of India. By the latter half of the 19th century, Shimla had become the summer capital. King George V proclaimed the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi at the climax of the 1911 Delhi Durbar on 12 December 1911.
Detailed explanation-2: -Till 1912, Calcutta was the capital of India, when the British shifted the capital to Delhi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Note:-The city was later dubbed as Lutyens Delhi. It was inaugurated in ceremonies beginning on 10th February 1931 by Lord Irwin, the Viceroy. Now Calcutta is known as Kolkata and Former Capital of India. The New Capital was inaugurated on 13th February 1931 by Viceroy and Governor General of India.