Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

The given political outline Map of India shows six places marked as A, B, C, D, E and F. Choose the correct 'alphabet' from the options based on the following information.

Which place marked on the map was made the capital during the hot season since 1864?

Options:

A

C

D

E

Correct Answer:

C

Explanation:

C.

In 1864 the Viceroy John Lawrence officially moved his council to Simla, setting the seal to the practice of shifting capitals during the hot season.