In which year was Delhi officially announced as the Capital of British India by then Emperor George V?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1911.
· In December 1911, during the Delhi Durbar, Emperor George V of Britain made the historic announcement that the capital of British India would be shifted from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi.
· This decision was influenced by Delhi's historical significance and its strategic location.
· The announcement marked a significant shift in the British administration's focus and led to the development of New Delhi, designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker.