Multiple choice

Which of the folllwoing is also known as 'New Temples of modern India'?

  1. Sardar Sarovar Project

  2. Multipurpose River Valley Projects

  3. Modern Lotus Temple of Delhi

  4. Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project
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Explanation

Multipurpose River Valley Projects were metaphorically called 'New Temples of Modern India' by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. These projects symbolized India's march toward modernization, industrialization, and self-reliance after independence. They provided irrigation, electricity, flood control, and drinking water, serving as pillars of national development much like temples served as centers of community life.

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