Correct option is B
The Correct Answer Is: (b) India Gate
Explanation:
The India Gate, located in New Delhi, was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and was completed in 1931. However, it is often associated with the year 1921, as that is when the foundation stone was laid for the structure.
The India Gate, located in New Delhi, was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and was completed in 1931. However, it is often associated with the year 1921, as that is when the foundation stone was laid for the structure.
India Gate was initially called the All India War Memorial and was built to commemorate the soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I, particularly those who lost their lives in the North-West Frontier and in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
The structure is an imposing arch made of sandstone and symbolizes the valor and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers.
Information Booster:
- Architectural Style: The design of India Gate is influenced by the Arch of Constantine in Rome, Italy, and the structure stands at a height of 42 meters.
- Inscription and Dedication: The names of around 13,300 soldiers who died in World War I are inscribed on the walls of the gate.
- Amar Jawan Jyoti: The Amar Jawan Jyoti (Flame of the Immortal Soldier) was added beneath the India Gate in 1971, commemorating the soldiers who died in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
- Symbol of National Pride: Today, India Gate is not only a war memorial but also a national monument, representing the bravery and sacrifice of India's soldiers.
Additional Information:
- Gateway: of India was built in Mumbai in 1924, designed by George Wittet, and is not related to Edwin Lutyens.
- Golconda: Fort is a historical fort located in Hyderabad, built much earlier, during the 16th century.
- Victoria Memorial :is located in Kolkata and was designed by Sir William Emerson in the British architectural style, completed in 1921.
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