Question

Which of the following States has recently declared a second capital?
A) Maharashtra
B) Jammu and Kashmir
C) Uttrakhand
D) Himachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: A state is one in which a supreme authority can be found in any community of people, exercising control over the social acts of individuals and groups of individuals but remaining unregulated. A state is a country that is organised as a political community with a single administration.

Complete answer:
• Shimla is the summer capital of Himachal Pradesh, whereas Dharamshala is designated as the winter capital. Dharamshala is the second city in Himachal Pradesh to be designated as the state's capital.
• It is now official that Dharamshala, an upcoming smart city, a tourist destination, and the birthplace of Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama, has been designated as Himachal Pradesh's second capital.
• It is now official that Dharamshala, an upcoming smart city, a tourist destination, and the birthplace of Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama, has been designated as Himachal Pradesh's second capital.
• On March 2, 2017, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh declared this.
• Dharamshala is a city that is second only to Shimla in terms of culture, traditions, and political significance.
• Apart from Shimla, Dharamshala was the only other city that could be considered significant. There was also a requirement to create a city in the Kangra region.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘D’ i.e, Himachal Pradesh has recently declared a second capital.

Note: A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative sectors. the capital city of a political subdivision of a country capital a seat of government city, metropolis, urban centre, a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative sectors.