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In the 20th century, what did Sir Edwin Lutyens design to be the seat of government in India?

Question #1fcd065e · British History
  1. Bangalore
  2. Mumbai
  3. New Delhi  ✓
  4. Kolkata
Correct answer: C — In the 20th century, Sir Edwin Lutyens had an influence throughout the British Empire. He designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India. After the First World War, he was responsible for many war memorials throughout the world, including the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Why this question matters

This question is drawn from the “A Long and Illustrious History” section of the official Home Office handbook. Topics from this chapter make up a significant portion of the 24 questions in the real exam, so being able to answer this one comfortably is a small but real step towards passing on the day.

The accepted answer is C: “New Delhi”. Memorise the underlying fact rather than the option letter — the order of options changes between attempts, and the real exam may rephrase the question.

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