Memorials (Samadhis) — Set 1

Correct Answer: C. Raj Ghat

• **Raj Ghat** = It is the memorial site dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi. • **Black marble platform** — This platform marks the spot of his cremation on the banks of the Yamuna River, where an eternal flame burns. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shanti Van: It is the memorial of Jawaharlal Nehru; Vijay Ghat: It is the memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri; Shakti Sthal: It is the memorial of Indira Gandhi.

Correct Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru

• **Jawaharlal Nehru** = Shanti Van, meaning 'Forest of Peace', is the memorial site of India's first Prime Minister. • **Raj Ghat area** — Shanti Van is situated in Delhi near this significant memorial area, known for its lush green surroundings and peaceful atmosphere. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Lal Bahadur Shastri: His memorial is Vijay Ghat; Indira Gandhi: Her memorial is Shakti Sthal; Rajiv Gandhi: His memorial is Veer Bhumi.

Correct Answer: D. Indira Gandhi

• **Indira Gandhi** = Shakti Sthal is the memorial of India's first female Prime Minister. • **'Place of Power'** — This is the English translation of 'Shakti Sthal', marked by a massive monolithic grey-red ore stone as its central monument. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sardar Patel: His memorial is Ekta Sthal; Charan Singh: His memorial is Kisan Ghat; Morarji Desai: His memorial is Abhay Ghat.

Correct Answer: C. Vijay Ghat

• **Vijay Ghat** = This memorial is dedicated to Lal Bahadur Shastri, India's second Prime Minister. • **1965 war** — Lal Bahadur Shastri led India during this war, and 'Vijay' signifies the victory achieved under his leadership in the national capital, New Delhi. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ekta Sthal: This is the memorial for Giani Zail Singh and Chandra Shekhar; Kisan Ghat: This is the memorial of Chaudhary Charan Singh; Abhay Ghat: This is the memorial of Morarji Desai.

Correct Answer: D. Chaudhary Charan Singh

• **Chaudhary Charan Singh** = Kisan Ghat is the memorial dedicated to this leader, known for his commitment to Indian peasants. • **Fifth Prime Minister** — Chaudhary Charan Singh served as India's **fifth Prime Minister**, and Kisan Ghat highlights his lifelong commitment to the welfare of farmers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B.R. Ambedkar: His memorial is Chaitya Bhoomi; Jagjivan Ram: His memorial is Samta Sthal; Devi Lal: Kisan Ghat is not his memorial.

Correct Answer: C. Rajiv Gandhi

• **Rajiv Gandhi** = Veer Bhumi is the memorial of India's youngest Prime Minister, symbolizing his bravery and youth. • **46 smaller lotuses** — These lotuses surround a large stone lotus at the site, representing Rajiv Gandhi's age at the time of his passing. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Sanjay Gandhi: He was a politician but Veer Bhumi is not his memorial; Atal Bihari Vajpayee: His memorial is Sadaiv Atal; Chandra Shekhar: His memorial is Ekta Sthal.

Correct Answer: C. Mumbai

• **Mumbai** = Chaitya Bhoomi, the memorial of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, is located in Dadar, this city. • **Mahaparinirvan Diwas** — This day is a major pilgrimage time for Dr. Ambedkar's followers at Chaitya Bhoomi, marking the anniversary of his death. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: Many national memorials are here, but not Chaitya Bhoomi; Nagpur: This is where Dr. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism; Mhow: This is Dr. Ambedkar's birthplace.

Correct Answer: A. Morarji Desai

• **Morarji Desai** = Abhay Ghat is the final resting place of India's first non-Congress Prime Minister. • **Ahmedabad** — Abhay Ghat is located in this city, and its name 'Abhay' signifies fearlessness, which was a core trait of Desai's character. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gulzarilal Nanda: His memorial is Narayan Ghat; Zakir Husain: Abhay Ghat is not his memorial; V.V. Giri: Abhay Ghat is not his memorial.

Correct Answer: D. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

• **Atal Bihari Vajpayee** = Sadaiv Atal is the memorial dedicated to this former Prime Minister of India. • **2018** — Sadaiv Atal was inaugurated in this year, and its name means 'Always Atal' or 'Forever Firm', reflecting his steadfast commitment to the nation and poetic legacy. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: I.K. Gujral: His memorial is not Sadaiv Atal; Manmohan Singh: His memorial is not Sadaiv Atal; Narasimha Rao: His memorial is not Sadaiv Atal.

Correct Answer: C. Mahaprayan Ghat

• **Mahaprayan Ghat** = This is the memorial of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India's first President. • **Patna** — Mahaprayan Ghat is located in this city, situated along the banks of the Ganges, commemorating a key figure in the freedom struggle. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Raj Ghat: This is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi; Narayan Ghat: This is the memorial of Gulzarilal Nanda; Karma Bhumi: This is the memorial of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma.