Consider the following statement about Shivaji Maharaj statue launched in December 2023:

1. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

2. Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort

3. Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is in Goa state

4. Shivaji Maharaj was the Maratha King

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?​

Correct option is A

The correct answer is: A. Statement 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:
In December 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, symbolizing national pride and valor.

• Statement 1 is correct – The event was presided over by PM Modi.

• Statement 2 is correct – The statue is located at Rajkot Fort in Gujarat, a significant regional landmark.

• Statement 3 is incorrect – There is no official record of this particular statue being in Goa.

• Statement 4 is correct – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire, known for his administrative and military brilliance.

Information Booster:
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1630 at Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra.
• He was crowned as king in 1674 at Raigad Fort.
• Shivaji was known for his innovative military tactics and naval power development.
• The unveiling of statues and memorials is part of efforts to honor historical icons.
• Shivaji promoted Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule of the people).
• The statue project reflects the cultural integration of regional heroes into national identity.