Calcutta :: The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence?

  1. Victory Tower

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Shaheed Minar

  4. Char Minar


Correct Option: C

AI Explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the Ochterlony Monument and its renaming after India achieved independence.

The Ochterlony Monument, located in Calcutta (now Kolkata), was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). However, after India achieved independence, the monument was renamed.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Victory Tower - This option is incorrect. The Ochterlony Monument was not renamed as the Victory Tower after India achieved independence.

Option B) Qutub Minar - This option is incorrect. The Qutub Minar is a famous historical monument located in Delhi, not Kolkata. It is unrelated to the Ochterlony Monument.

Option C) Shaheed Minar - This option is correct. After India achieved independence, the Ochterlony Monument in Kolkata was renamed as the Shaheed Minar. The Shaheed Minar, meaning "Martyrs' Monument," is a prominent landmark in Kolkata.

Option D) Char Minar - This option is incorrect. The Char Minar is a historical monument located in Hyderabad, not Kolkata. It is unrelated to the Ochterlony Monument.

The correct answer is C) Shaheed Minar. This option is correct because the Ochterlony Monument in Kolkata was renamed as the Shaheed Minar after India achieved independence.

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