India Gate, an iconic monument in New Delhi, stands as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who perished in World War I and the Afghan Wars. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and inaugurated in 1931, it is a symbol of national pride and remembrance. This GK quiz explores fascinating details about India Gate, testing your knowledge of its history, architecture, and significance.
India Gate, originally named the All India War Memorial, is a prominent war memorial in New Delhi, honoring 74,187 Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it features Roman triumphal arch architecture and is often compared to Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. Beneath its arch stands the Amar Jawan Jyoti, India’s tomb of the unknown soldier, established after the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. India Gate is a key site for Republic Day ceremonies and popular with tourists and protestors.
Test your knowledge of India Gate, New Delhi’s iconic war memorial. GK Quiz on India Gate delves into its history, design, and significance, celebrating the monument dedicated to Indian soldiers who perished in World War I and other conflicts. Explore the key facts about this national landmark.
Q1. What was the original name of India Gate?
A) All India War Memorial
B) National War Memorial
C) Victory Arch
D) Imperial War Memorial
S1. Ans. (A)
Q2. Who designed India Gate?
A) Charles Sargeant Jagger
B) Edwin Lutyens
C) Christopher Wren
D) Pierre Charles L’Enfant
S2. Ans. (B)
Q3. Who inaugurated the statue of Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Narendra Modi
D) Rajiv Gandhi
S3. Ans. (C)
Q4. When was the foundation stone of India Gate laid?
A) 10 February 1921
B) 15 August 1947
C) 12 February 1931
D) 26 January 1950
S4. Ans. (A)
Q5. What is the height of India Gate?
A) 30 meters
B) 42 meters
C) 50 meters
D) 60 meters
S5. Ans. (B)
Q6. Who inaugurated India Gate in 1931?
A) Duke of Connaught
B) Lord Irwin
C) Lord Chelmsford
D) Viceroy of India
S6. Ans. (B)
Q7. Where is India Gate located?
A) Mumbai
B) Kolkata
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai
S7. Ans. (C)
Q8. Which type of architectural style does India Gate resemble?
A) Gothic
B) Roman Triumph
C) Baroque
D) Modernist
S8. Ans. (B)
Q9. Which war does India Gate commemorate?
A) World War II
B) First World War
C) Second World War
D) Korean War
S9. Ans. (B)
Q10. What significant structure was added to India Gate in 1972?
A) Amar Jawan Jyoti
B) National War Memorial
C) Statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Ashoka Pillar
S10. Ans. (A)
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