GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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In whose honour Gateway of India was built?
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King George V
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King George VI
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Prince of Wales
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Queen Victoria
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India. The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
Detailed explanation-2: -The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it was designed by Edwin Lutyens. The monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later, after India got its independence.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Gateway of India. It is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay.
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