Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Meerut
Explanation:
• The State Freedom Struggle Museum, also known as Shaheed Smarak, is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
• Meerut holds great historical significance as the place where the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (the First War of Independence) began on May 10, 1857.
• The museum was established to commemorate the martyrs of the 1857 revolution and subsequent freedom movements.
• It houses a collection of paintings, documents, and artifacts related to the struggle for independence.
• It is located near the Augarnath Temple, which was a meeting point for the sepoys.
Information Booster:
• Meerut is often called the "Siddha Peeth" of the revolution.
• Every year, events are organized here to honor the soldiers who revolted against the British East India Company.
Additional Knowledge:
Chauri Chaura (Option b)
• Located in Gorakhpur, it has its own memorial for the 1922 incident, but the primary State Freedom Struggle Museum (1857 focus) is in Meerut.
Ganga Ghat (Option c)
• While many ghats have memorials, it is not the official site for this specific museum.
Mathura (Option d)
• Known for religious heritage, but not the location of the State Freedom Struggle Museum.
So the correct answer is (a)
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