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Delhi Durbar and Change of Capital: BPSC Prelims PYQs

2 previous-year questions on Delhi Durbar and Change of Capital, asked 2005–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

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  1. 1. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

    When was the capital of India changed from Calcutta to Delhi?

    1. AIn 1912 AD
    2. BIn 1916 AD
    3. CIn 1920 AD
    4. DIn 1908 AD
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 2. 70th BPSC Prelims 2024

    When did Britishers shifted the capital to Delhi?

    1. A1912
    2. B1913
    3. C1914
    4. DMore than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →
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