Memorials (Samadhis) — Set 5

Correct Answer: B. Raj Ghat

• **Raj Ghat** = It is the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi and the most visited memorial in India. • The name **'Raj Ghat'** — means the 'Royal Steps', and it is a mandatory stop for foreign dignitaries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Vijay Ghat': memorial for Lal Bahadur Shastri; 'Shakti Sthal': memorial for Indira Gandhi; 'Shanti Van': memorial for Jawaharlal Nehru.

Correct Answer: A. Charan Singh

• **Charan Singh** = Kisan Ghat belongs to Chaudhary Charan Singh, the farmer-leader who became Prime Minister. • He championed the cause — of the rural population throughout his life, and the site is a major center for peasant gatherings on his birth anniversary. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Jawaharlal Nehru': memorial is Shanti Van; 'Sardar Patel': his memorial is not Kisan Ghat; 'Lal Bahadur Shastri': memorial is Vijay Ghat.

Correct Answer: B. Vijay Ghat

• **Vijay Ghat** = It is the memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri, known for his slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. • He was India's second Prime Minister — and his death in Tashkent is a significant event. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Shanti Van': memorial for Jawaharlal Nehru; 'Veer Bhumi': memorial for Rajiv Gandhi; 'Ekta Sthal': memorial for Giani Zail Singh and others, not Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi

• **Indira Gandhi** = Shakti Sthal is the memorial for Indira Gandhi, representing her image as a powerful and decisive leader. • The large reddish stone — placed there is a hallmark of the site, located near the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Sarojini Naidu': a prominent poet and political activist, but Shakti Sthal is not her memorial; 'Sushma Swaraj': a prominent BJP leader, but Shakti Sthal is not her memorial; 'Jayalalithaa': a former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, but Shakti Sthal is not her memorial.

Correct Answer: A. Shanti Van

• **Shanti Van** = It is the memorial of India's first Prime Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. • He was a global advocate — for peace and non-alignment during the Cold War. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 'Raj Ghat': memorial for Mahatma Gandhi; 'Vijay Ghat': memorial for Lal Bahadur Shastri; 'Abhay Ghat': memorial for Morarji Desai.

Correct Answer: B. Rajiv Gandhi

• **Rajiv Gandhi** = Veer Bhumi is the memorial for Rajiv Gandhi, the sixth Prime Minister of India. • **1991** — He was tragically assassinated in 1991, leading to the establishment of his memorial. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indira Gandhi]: Her memorial is Shakti Sthal; [Bhagat Singh]: He was a revolutionary freedom fighter and martyr; [Sardar Patel]: His memorial is Samta Sthal.

Correct Answer: A. Morarji Desai

• **Morarji Desai** = Abhay Ghat is the memorial for Morarji Desai, the 4th Prime Minister of India. • **4th** — Morarji Desai served as the 4th Prime Minister of India, known for his commitment to Gandhian principles. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Charan Singh]: His memorial is Kisan Ghat; [Jagjivan Ram]: His memorial is Samta Sthal; [Atal Bihari Vajpayee]: His memorial is Sadaiv Atal.

Correct Answer: B. B.R. Ambedkar

• **B.R. Ambedkar** = Chaitya Bhoomi is the memorial of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. • **December 6th** — Millions gather here every year on December 6th to commemorate his Mahaparinirvan Diwas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mahatma Gandhi]: His memorial is Raj Ghat; [Jyotiba Phule]: He was a social reformer, not commemorated at Chaitya Bhoomi; [Savitribai Phule]: She was a social reformer, not commemorated at Chaitya Bhoomi.

Correct Answer: B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

• **Atal Bihari Vajpayee** = Sadaiv Atal is the memorial of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna recipient and former Prime Minister. • **Bharat Ratna** — He was honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, recognizing his significant contributions to the nation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indira Gandhi]: Her memorial is Shakti Sthal; [Rajiv Gandhi]: His memorial is Veer Bhumi; [Narasimha Rao]: His memorial is P.V. Narasimha Rao Gnana Bhoomi.

Correct Answer: B. Sangharsh Sthal

• **Chaudhary Devi Lal** = Sangharsh Sthal is the memorial site for the former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal. • **Deputy Prime Minister** — Chaudhary Devi Lal served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India, known for his leadership from the agrarian belt. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Kisan Ghat]: This is the memorial for Charan Singh; [Samta Sthal]: This is the memorial for Jagjivan Ram; [Ekta Sthal]: This is the memorial for Giani Zail Singh.