Why in the News?
- The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
About Rashtriya Prerna Sthal
- Developed as a national memorial and inspirational complex
• Dedicated to the life, ideals, and values of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• Envisioned as a site of enduring national significance
• Designed to promote leadership values, national service, cultural consciousness, and public inspiration
Location and Extent
- Located on the banks of the Gomti River
• Situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• Spread across 65 acres
Statues and Key Structures
- Features 65 foot high bronze statues
• Statues of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Deendayal Upadhyaya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee
• Each statue weighs 42 tonnes
• Each statue platform is surrounded by a water body
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Party : Its Leader 1. Bharatiya Jana Sangh : Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee 2. Socialist Party : C. Rajagopalachari 3. Congress for Democracy : Jagjivan Ram 4. Swatantra Party : Acharya Narendra Dev How many of the above are correctly matched? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four |
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