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Which of the following was built to welcome the English Monarch-King George V, to India in 1911?
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Which of the following was built to welcome the English Monarch-King George V, to India in 1911?

A.

Chourangee Lane in Calcutta

B.

Gateway of India in Bombay

C.

The Old Fort Ghat of Calcutta

D.

The White Town in Madras

Correct option is B

The correct answer is the Gateway of India in Bombay
The Gateway of India was constructed in Bombay to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. This monumental arch was built as a ceremonial entrance to India for the British Viceroy and new Governors. Though the foundation stone was laid in 1913, construction was completed in 1924. Its Indo-Saracenic architectural style symbolized British colonial dominance and served as a welcoming point for imperial dignitaries arriving by sea. The structure became one of the most prominent symbols of the British Raj and played a vital role in colonial history. It also marked the ceremonial entry of British rulers into India during the height of the Empire.
Information Booster:
• King George V was the first British monarch to visit India while reigning as Emperor.
• The Delhi Durbar of 1911, held in his honor, also witnessed the announcement of shifting the capital of British India from Calcutta to Delhi.
• The Gateway of India was commissioned shortly afterward as a grand commemorative gesture.
Additional Knowledge:
• Chourangee Lane in Calcutta – This is a historic street but not associated with King George V's visit
• The Old Fort Ghat of Calcutta – Not linked to any royal welcome or event of 1911
• The White Town in Madras – This term refers to the European residential areas in colonial Madras and has no connection with the 1911 royal visit

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