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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 32

SSC GD Constable (English) - 7 Feb 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q32

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The 108 feet bronze statue of prosperity in Bengaluru, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been built to commemorate whom ?

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

In Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda that is 108 feet tall.

  • The "Statue of Prosperity" honours the contributions made by Bengaluru's founder, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda.
  • Ram V Sutar, who previously curated the Statue of Unity, designed and sculpted the statue. 120 tonnes of steel and 98 tonnes of bronze go into making the "Statue of Prosperity."
  • The "Statue of Prosperity" was dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also presented flowers to the monument.
  • Alongside the Prime Minister were Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, and Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai.
  • The Chennai-Mysore Vande Bharat Express was also launched by PM Modi at the Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) train station.