Rajagopalachari Bust Unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan

1. Question 1Answer B

   On which date was a bust of C. Rajagopalachari unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

   • A23 March 2026
   • BCorrect answer: 23 February 2026
   • C2 February 2026
   • D26 January 2026

   Core Trigger: On 23 February 2026 President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   The bust stands on the Grand Open Staircase opposite the statue of whom?

   • ACorrect answer: Mahatma Gandhi
   • BB R Ambedkar
   • CSardar Patel
   • DJawaharlal Nehru

   Placement: It stands on the Grand Open Staircase of Rashtrapati Bhavan, directly opposite the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   The bust replaced an earlier bust of which British architect?

   • AHerbert Baker
   • BCorrect answer: Edwin Lutyens
   • CRobert Tor Russell
   • DHenry Medd

   Replaced: The bust replaced an earlier bust of Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who is associated with the building.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Who heads Rashtrapati Bhavan as India's head of state?

   • ACorrect answer: Droupadi Murmu
   • BPranab Mukherjee
   • CPratibha Patil
   • DRam Nath Kovind

   Current Head: President Droupadi Murmu heads Rashtrapati Bhavan as India's head of state.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   In which year was Rajagopalachari among the first Bharat Ratna recipients?

   • A1950
   • B1952
   • C1957
   • DCorrect answer: 1954

   Honour: Rajagopalachari was among the first Bharat Ratna recipients, in 1954.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 5

6. Question 6Answer C

   Statements: 1. He succeeded the last British holder of the post. 2. He was independent India's first and only Indian Governor-General. Which is/are correct?

   • AOnly 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Distinction: He was independent India's first and only Indian Governor-General, succeeding the last British holder of the post.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 6

7. Question 7Answer C

   Rashtrapati Bhavan stands on which hill in New Delhi?

   • AMalcha Hill
   • BAravalli Ridge
   • CCorrect answer: Raisina Hill
   • DTughlaqabad Hill

   Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan stands on Raisina Hill in New Delhi and is the official residence of the President.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 8

8. Question 8Answer B

   On which date did the Republic begin, replacing the Governor-General with the President?

   • A15 August 1948
   • BCorrect answer: 26 January 1950
   • C26 November 1949
   • D21 June 1948

   Founded: The Republic began on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution replaced the Governor-General with the President.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   Which law ended British rule and created the dominions of India and Pakistan from 15 August 1947?

   • AGovernment of India Act, 1919
   • BIndian Councils Act, 1909
   • CGovernment of India Act, 1935
   • DCorrect answer: Indian Independence Act, 1947

   Landmark: The Indian Independence Act, 1947 ended British rule and created the dominions of India and Pakistan from 15 August 1947.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Statements: 1. Article 53 vests executive power in the Prime Minister. 2. Article 52 provides for a President of India. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Article 52 provides for a President of India; Article 53 vests executive power in the President.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 339, point 11

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