In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay?
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) 1911
Explanation :The Gateway of India is an arch monument that was erected in Bombay, India, during the 20th century. It is located opposite the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel.
The monument was built to honor King George V and Queen Mary's arrival in Apollo Bunder during their 1911 journey to India.
The Gateway of India's foundation stone was laid on March 31, 1911, and it was constructed in an Indo-Saracenic style. It was constructed by architect George Wittet. The structure is made of basalt. The gateway is also the monument from where the last British troops left India in 1948.
Hence, (a) is the correct answer.
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