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Topic 339 · Awards, Honours, Persons & Appointments

Rajagopalachari Bust Unveiled at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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Core Trigger: On 23 February 2026 President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Placement: It stands on the Grand Open Staircase of Rashtrapati Bhavan, directly opposite the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Replaced: The bust replaced an earlier bust of Edwin Lutyens, the British architect who is associated with the building.
Current Head: President Droupadi Murmu heads Rashtrapati Bhavan as India's head of state.
Honour: Rajagopalachari was among the first Bharat Ratna recipients, in 1954.
Distinction: He was independent India's first and only Indian Governor-General, succeeding the last British holder of the post.
India Link: He served as Governor-General from 21 June 1948 until 26 January 1950.
Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan stands on Raisina Hill in New Delhi and is the official residence of the President.
Founded: The Republic began on 26 January 1950, when the Constitution replaced the Governor-General with the President.
Landmark: The Indian Independence Act, 1947 ended British rule and created the dominions of India and Pakistan from 15 August 1947.
Articles: Article 52 provides for a President of India; Article 53 vests executive power in the President.
Doctrine: Shamsher Singh v State of Punjab (1974) held the President is a constitutional head acting on ministerial advice under Article 74.

Question 1 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) 23 February 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

Question 2 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) Mahatma Gandhi

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

Question 3 of 10

The bust replaced an earlier bust of which British architect?

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Answer: (B) Edwin Lutyens

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

Question 4 of 10

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

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Answer: (A) Droupadi Murmu

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

Question 5 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 1954

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

Question 6 of 10

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?

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

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

Question 7 of 10

Rashtrapati Bhavan stands on which hill in New Delhi?

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Answer: (C) Raisina 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

Question 8 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) 26 January 1950

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

Question 9 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 10 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Only 2

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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