Consider the following statements related to the transfer of the British capital from Kolkata to Delhi. 1. The architectural style is an amalgamation of Mughal, Buddhist and Greek influences. 2. The decision was taken in 1911, when a Delhi Durbar was held during the year of King George V's coronation. 3. Lord Hardinge was the Viceroy at the time. 4. Two architects, Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, were called on to design New Delhi and its buildings. 5. It took about 20 years to complete the structures. Which of the above are true?
A
All the above
B
1, 3, 4 and 5
C
1, 3 and 4
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
The capital-shift decision was announced in 1911 during George V's reign, when the Delhi Durbar was held. Lord Hardinge was Viceroy. Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker played the principal architectural roles in New Delhi, whose monumental design combined classical European planning with major Indian architectural influences. From the 1911 announcement to the formal inauguration of New Delhi in 1931 was about 20 years, so the question treats all five statements as correct.
