Memorials (Samadhis) — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. Jagjivan Ram

• **Jagjivan Ram** = Samta Sthal is the memorial of this prominent Dalit leader and former Deputy Prime Minister. • **'Equality'** — This is the English translation of 'Samta', representing Jagjivan Ram's lifelong struggle for social justice and equal rights. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B.R. Ambedkar: His memorial is Chaitya Bhoomi; Shankar Dayal Sharma: His memorial is Karma Bhumi; K.R. Narayanan: His memorial is Uday Bhumi.

Correct Answer: A. Gulzarilal Nanda

• **Gulzarilal Nanda** = Narayan Ghat is the memorial site of this leader, who served as acting Prime Minister twice. • **Twice** — Gulzarilal Nanda served as acting Prime Minister for this many times, and his memorial is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: K.R. Narayanan: His memorial is Uday Bhumi; Jayaprakash Narayan: While a prominent leader, Narayan Ghat is not his memorial; S.D. Sharma: His memorial is Karma Bhumi.

Correct Answer: A. Karma Bhumi

• **Karma Bhumi** = This is the memorial of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, the ninth President of India. • **Ninth President** — Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma served as the **ninth President** of India, and Karma Bhumi signifies the 'Land of Duty' or 'Land of Action'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Shakti Sthal: This is the memorial of Indira Gandhi; Ekta Sthal: This is the memorial for Giani Zail Singh and Chandra Shekhar; Uday Bhumi: This is the memorial of K.R. Narayanan.

Correct Answer: C. K.R. Narayanan

• **K.R. Narayanan** = Uday Bhumi is the memorial site for this former President of India, located in New Delhi. • **First person from a Dalit background** — He was the **first person from a Dalit background** to hold the office of President, and 'Uday' represents the rising or dawn of a new era. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: His memorial is in Rameswaram, not Uday Bhumi; Pranab Mukherjee: Uday Bhumi is not his memorial; Giani Zail Singh: His memorial is Ekta Sthal.

Correct Answer: A. Sardar Patel

• **Sardar Patel** = Ekta Sthal, meaning 'Place of Unity', is a memorial site in Delhi associated with his ideals of national integration. • **'Place of Unity'** — This is the meaning of Ekta Sthal, a national memorial in Delhi that symbolizes the integration and unity of the diverse Indian nation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Giani Zail Singh: While Ekta Sthal also serves as his memorial, the question primarily associates it with Sardar Patel; Chandra Shekhar: While Ekta Sthal also serves as his memorial, Sardar Patel is the primary answer; Not specified: This is not the correct option as a specific leader is associated.

Correct Answer: D. Hyderabad

• **Hyderabad** = The memorial of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, known as P.V. Gyan Bhoomi, is located on Necklace Road in this city. • **1991** — P.V. Narasimha Rao is credited with initiating major economic reforms in India during this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: New Delhi: Memorials of many PMs are in New Delhi, but not P.V. Narasimha Rao's main memorial; Chennai: No significant memorial for P.V. Narasimha Rao is located here; Nagpur: While a significant city, it is not associated with this memorial.

Correct Answer: C. National Leaders

• **National Leaders** = Prerna Sthal, located in the Parliament House complex, is a site designed to house statues of various national icons and freedom fighters. • **Parliament House complex** — This is the location where Prerna Sthal has been recently developed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Martyrs: While some national leaders were martyrs, the term 'Martyrs' is too narrow for the diverse figures at Prerna Sthal; Freedom Fighters: This is a subset, but 'National Leaders' encompasses a broader range of figures; Social Reformers: Some leaders were also social reformers, but the primary focus is on their national leadership.

Correct Answer: C. Amritsar

• **Amritsar** = The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial, commemorating the victims of the 1919 massacre, is located in this city in Punjab. • **1919** — This year marks the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, a tragic event in Indian history that the memorial commemorates. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ludhiana: A major city in Punjab, but not the site of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre; Chandigarh: The capital of Punjab and Haryana, but not where this memorial is located; Jalandhar: Another significant city in Punjab, not the location of the Jallianwala Bagh memorial.

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

• **New Delhi** = The National War Memorial of India, dedicated to honoring fallen soldiers, is situated near India Gate in this capital city. • **2022** — In this year, the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' was merged into the eternal flame of the National War Memorial. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mumbai: A major metropolitan city, but not the location of the National War Memorial; Kolkata: The capital of West Bengal, not associated with this memorial; Pune: A city in Maharashtra known for its military establishments, but not the site of the main National War Memorial.

Correct Answer: C. India Gate Canopy

• **India Gate Canopy** = A grand granite statue representing Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's memorial in Delhi is installed under this iconic canopy. • **King George V** — This monarch's statue previously occupied the canopy at India Gate before Netaji's statue was installed. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Red Fort: A historic fort in Delhi, but not the location of Netaji's statue; Palace Grounds: No specific 'Palace Grounds' are widely known for this memorial in Delhi; Chandni Chowk: A famous market area, but not the site of Netaji's statue.