Memorials (Samadhis) — Set 5
Famous Places · समाधियां · Questions 41–50 of 50
What is the 'Gems' memorial name for Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: B. Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat is the final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi and is the most visited memorial in India. It is a mandatory stop for foreign dignitaries visiting the country. The name 'Raj Ghat' means the 'Royal Steps'.
Which 'Gems' leader's memorial is known as 'Kisan Ghat'?
Correct Answer: A. 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. The site is a major center for peasant gatherings on his birth anniversary.
The 'Gems' rest site of Lal Bahadur Shastri is?
Correct Answer: B. Vijay Ghat
Vijay Ghat is the memorial of Lal Bahadur Shastri, known for his slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. He was India's second Prime Minister and died in Tashkent. The site symbolizes the national victory and resilience.
Which 'Gems' female leader's memorial is 'Shakti Sthal'?
Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi
Shakti Sthal is the memorial for Indira Gandhi, representing her image as a powerful and decisive leader. It is located near the banks of the Yamuna in Delhi. The large reddish stone placed there is a hallmark of the site.
The 'Gems' memorial of Jawaharlal Nehru is called?
Correct Answer: A. Shanti Van
Shanti Van is the memorial of India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It is located adjacent to Raj Ghat in Delhi. He was a global advocate for peace and non-alignment during the Cold War.
Who is the 'Gems' personality buried at 'Veer Bhumi'?
Correct Answer: B. Rajiv Gandhi
Veer Bhumi is the memorial for Rajiv Gandhi, the sixth Prime Minister of India. He was tragically assassinated in 1991. The site is designed with symbolic lotus flowers to honor his memory.
Which 'Gems' leader's resting place is 'Abhay Ghat'?
Correct Answer: A. Morarji Desai
Abhay Ghat is the memorial for Morarji Desai, the 4th Prime Minister of India. He was a staunch practitioner of Gandhian principles. The site is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, near the Sabarmati river.
The 'Gems' memorial 'Chaitya Bhoomi' is dedicated to?
Correct Answer: B. B.R. Ambedkar
Chaitya Bhoomi is the memorial of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is a site of great spiritual importance for Buddhists in India. Millions gather here every year on December 6th.
The 'Gems' memorial 'Sadaiv Atal' belongs to which PM?
Correct Answer: B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Sadaiv Atal is the memorial of the Bharat Ratna recipient and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It was built near the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in Delhi. The site features inscriptions of his famous poems.
Which 'Gems' site is the memorial of Chaudhary Devi Lal?
Correct Answer: B. Sangharsh Sthal
Sangharsh Sthal is the memorial site for the former Deputy Prime Minister Chaudhary Devi Lal. He was a popular leader from the agrarian belt of North India. The name commemorates his long political struggle for people's rights.