On October 31, India celebrates which day to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
National Unity Day -
Every year in India, on October 31st, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'. It was initiated by the Government of India in 2014.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day:
Iron Man: Sardar Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India'.
Work of Unification: After independence, he played a key role in merging more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union. Due to this great contribution, his birth anniversary is celebrated as a symbol of unity.
Run for Unity: On this occasion, a race called 'Run for Unity' is organized across the country.
Statue of Unity: The statue of Sardar Patel, located in Kevadia, Gujarat, which is the tallest statue in the world, symbolizes this unity.
Other options:
National Science Day (February 28): It commemorates the discovery of the 'Raman Effect' by C.V. Raman.
National Martyrs' Day (January 30): It commemorates the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
National Constitution Day (November 26): It commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1949.