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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Shaheedi Diwas was observed in India on which date?
A
March 21
B
March 20
C
March 22
D
March 23
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On January 30, Martyr’s Day, or Shaheed Diwas, is celebrated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, and on March 23, (Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas), is observed to pay tribute to three extraordinary revolutionaries of India who were hanged to death by the British, namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar.

Detailed explanation-2: -He was also a spiritual practitioner and gave his people various courage lessons. Guru Tegh Bahadur is the 9th Guru of the Sikh community. He gave his life to protect human rights, and his death anniversary is celebrated on November 24 as Shaheedi Diwas.

Detailed explanation-3: -On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, while he was on his way to a prayer meeting in New Delhi. In memory of Gandhi’s sacrifice and to honour his legacy, the Indian government declared January 30 as Martyrs’ Day.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every year, on January 30, India celebrates Martyrs’ Day by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s Samadhi at Raj Ghat in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-5: -Martyr’s Day is celebrated on March 23 to remember the sacrifices made by Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru for the country.

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