New Delhi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is New Delhi?National Capital Territory of Delhi, Northern India
2. How many people live in New Delhi?Approximately 320,000 people (2021, New Delhi municipality)
3. When was New Delhi built?Foundation stone laid: 1911; Inaugurated: 1931
4. What is the capital of New Delhi?New Delhi is the capital of India
5. What is the architects?Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker
6. What is New Delhi and why was it built?New Delhi is India's capital city, planned during British rule with wide, tree‑lined boulevards and big government buildings. It was chosen to replace Kolkata as the capital because it is central and has deep historic roots.

Lutyens' Delhi: The central administrative area of New Delhi, designed by architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.
Executive Branch: The part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the President in India.
Legislative Branch: The part of government responsible for making laws, represented by India's Parliament.
Judicial Branch: The part of government responsible for interpreting laws, headed by the Supreme Court in India.