GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAS HERITAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ represent the Ceremonial Entrance of the British in India
A
Chaarminar
B
Golden Temle
C
Qutub Minar
D
Gateway of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Gateway was later used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay. It served to allow entry and access to India. The Gateway of India is located on the waterfront at Apollo Bunder area at the end of Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea.

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: -Guwahati is the largest city of the Assam. The capital of Assam generally known as Dispur situated at Guwahati. Guwahati was known as Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam, and the modern era Gauhati.

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