In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct option is option 3 i.e. 1913.
| Gateway of India | The foundation stone of the Gateway of India was laid down by the then Governor of Bombay (Mumbai) on March 31st 1913. |
| The archway is 26 meters high and joined with four turrets and intricate latticework carved on stones. The arch alone was built at the cost of 21 lakhs. | |
| It is built in Indo-Saracenic style, though some influence of Gujarati style is also evident in its architecture. |