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    In which year did Jawaharlal Nehru lay the foundation stone of the National Museum in New Delhi?
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    In which year did Jawaharlal Nehru lay the foundation stone of the National Museum in New Delhi?

    A.

    1965

    B.

    1955

    C.

    1960

    D.

    1950

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is (b) 1955.
    · Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of the National Museum in New Delhi on 12 May 1955.
    · The museum officially opened to the public on 15 August 1949 but the formal foundation stone was laid in 1955.
    · The National Museum is one of the largest museums in India, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Indian culture and history.
    · The first phase of the National Museumbuilding was formally inaugurated by Dr. SarvepalliRadhakrishnan, the Vice President of India, on December 18, 1960.

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