As a tribute to 1857 hero Babu Kunwar Singh, the IAF Surya Kiran air show in April 2025 dazzled the skies of ________.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Patna
Explanation:
· In April 2025, the Indian Air Force's (IAF) renowned Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed a spectacular air show in the skies of Patna, Bihar.
· The event was organized as a special tribute to Babu Kunwar Singh, the legendary hero of the First War of Independence (1857), to mark his birth anniversary and Vijayotsav (Victory Day).
· The air show took place over the Ganges River, with the prime viewing area being the JP Ganga Path (often called Patna's Marine Drive).
· This was a historic event as it was the first time a full-scale aerobatic display by the Surya Kiran team was held in the state of Bihar.
Information Booster:
· Babu Kunwar Singh: He was the chieftain of Jagdishpur (currently in Bhojpur district, Bihar). He is celebrated for leading the rebellion against the British East India Company at the age of 80, displaying immense valor and military skill.
· Surya Kiran Team: Known as the "Ambassadors of the IAF," this team flies Hawk Mk-132 aircraft. During the Patna show, they performed breathtaking maneuvers, including loops, barrel rolls, and formation flying to enthrall the lakhs of spectators.
· Aircraft: The show featured nine Hawk aircraft flying in tight synchronization.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options): Bhagalpur (Option a)
· Known as the "Silk City" of Bihar, Bhagalpur is historically significant but was not the venue for this specific IAF air show in 2025.
Lucknow (Option c)
· Lucknow was a major center of the 1857 revolt (led by Begum Hazrat Mahal), but this specific tribute event in April 2025 was centered in Bihar's capital.
Meerut (Option d)
· Meerut is famous as the place where the Revolt of 1857 actually began (on May 10, 1857) with the mutiny of sepoys, but the Surya Kiran show in question was a tribute to the Bihar-based hero Kunwar Singh.