Which one of the following towns has been developed as administrative headquarters after Independence?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Gandhinagar
Option (1) Agra — Incorrect. Agra is a medieval town. Such towns developed as headquarters of principalities and kingdoms.
Option (2) Chennai — Incorrect. Chennai (Madras) is a modern town. The British consolidated their hold around Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
Option (3) Gandhinagar — Correct. After independence, Gandhinagar, like Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar and Dispur, was developed as an administrative headquarters.
Option (4) Jamshedpur — Incorrect. Jamshedpur is a modern town based on modern industry. Such towns evolved after 1850.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 11-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “After independence, a large number of towns have been developed as administrative headquarters, e.g., Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Gandhinagar, Dispur, etc., and industrial centres, such as Durgapur, Bhilai, Sindri, Barauni.” |