Question

What was the original name of India Gate?

• A. The National War Memorial
• B. The Soldiers' Gate
• C. The Martyrs' Memorial
• D. The All India War Memorial

Answer 1

Answer:

D. The All India War Memorial

- India Gate, originally known as the All India War Memorial, was constructed by the British in 1931 to honor approximately 90,000 Indian soldiers from the British Indian Army who lost their lives in various wars and campaigns up until that time. - It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the monument was inaugurated by Lord Irwin, the then Viceroy of India. - The foundation stone for this monumental war memorial was laid on February 10, 1921, by the Duke of Connaught. - Standing 42 meters tall, the memorial features the names of over 13,000 soldiers who perished during World War I. - Its architectural design is often compared to the 'Arc de Triomphe' in Paris.