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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
National War Memorial, sometimes seen in news, is located in which of the following cities?
A
Ahmedabad
B
New Delhi
C
Mumbai
D
Lucknow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -History of National War Memorial. The iconic India Gate in Lutyen’s Delhi was constructed in 1931 by erstwhile British empire to commemorate the Battle Casualty (Fatal) of India during World War I as well as Third Anglo-Afghan War. It stands tall as a must visit monument for visitors in New Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The India Gate (formerly known as the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located near the Rajpath on the eastern edge of the “ceremonial axis” of New Delhi, formerly called duty path.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chandigarh War Memorial - Chandigarh War Memorial is perhaps the largest War Memorial of the country. A total of 8459 names of the deceased soldiers are inscribed in this war memorial since 1947.

Detailed explanation-4: -Introduction. The National War Memorial was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 25 Feb 2019. The memorial complex is in harmony with the existing layout and symmetry of the majestic Rajpath and Central Vista.

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