The Nation observed the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31, 2023. October 31 is marked as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to honor Sardar Patel, India’s first Home Minister, known for integrating princely states into the Republic of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the National Unity Day celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. During the event, Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity. Mr. Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worth 160 crore rupees.
Q.: What is the significance of October 31 in India?
A) Independence Day
B) Republic Day
C) National Unity Day
D) Gandhi Jayanti
Ans : C) National Unity Day
Q.: Which river does the Statue of Unity overlook?
A) Ganges
B) Brahmaputra
C) Narmada
D) Yamuna
Ans : C) Narmada
Q.: Which is the tallest statue in the world ?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) The Motherland Calls
C) Statue of Unity
D) Spring Temple Buddha
Ans : C) Statue of Unity
