The 'Shimla' was the summer capital of British India during which period?
A. 1900 to 1947
B. 1858 to 1911
C. 1911 to 1947
D. 1864 to 1939
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Shimla was declared the summer capital in 1864, and the government moved there annually until 1939, when the practice was largely discontinued due to World War II.
The 'States Reorganisation Commission' was formed in 1953, but which committee was appointed in 1948 to look into the formation of linguistic provinces?
Explanation:
The Dhar Commission (June 1948) first examined the issue of linguistic states. Later, the JVP Committee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya) was formed in December 1948.
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