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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q31

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In 1877, Viceroy Lytton organised a Durbar to acknowledge ______ as the Empress of India.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 3 i.e. Queen Victoria

  • In 1877, Viceroy Lytton organised a Durbar to acknowledge Queen Victoria as the Empress of India.
  • The event was called the "Proclamation Durbar" and began on January 1, 1877. 
  • The durbar was a significant event in Indian history, marking the formal proclamation of Queen Victoria's new title. 
  • The durbar was held in Delhi, even though Calcutta was still the capital of British India.