Question

Which of the following statements are correct about the Statue of Unity?

1. It is situated in the Narmada district of Gujarat.

2. It is the second tallest statue in the world.

3. It is located on Sadhu Bet island.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option C - 1 & 3

• The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

• It is situated in the Narmada district of Gujarat - This statement is correct. The Statue of Unity is located in the Narmada district of Gujarat state.

• It is the second tallest statue in the world - This statement is incorrect. The Statue of Unity is actually the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 meters (597 feet). It was inaugurated on October 31, 2018, and surpassed the Spring Temple Buddha in China (153 meters) which was previously the tallest statue.

• It is located on Sadhu Bet island - This statement is correct. The statue is built on Sadhu Bet, a small island near the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river.