AMAR JAWAN JYOTI Flashcards
Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with the
National War Memorial flame
Amar Jawan Jyoti was established in
1972
Established in 1972, it was to mark
India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War
resulted in the creation of Bangladesh
inaugurated it on
Republic Day 1972
The then ____ had inaugurated it on Republic Day 1972
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
The eternal flame at the Amar Jawan Jyoti underneath (?) in central Delhi was an iconic symbol of the nation’s tributes to the soldiers who have died for the country in various wars and conflicts since Independence.
India Gate
The India Gate memorial was built by the
British government
British Indian Army soldiers who lost their lives between 1914-1921
The names inscribed on the India Gate are of only some martyrs who fought for the British in ____ and the ____
World War 1 , Anglo Afghan War
National War Memorial was inaugurated in
2019
The layout of the NWR structure comprises ____ concentric circles
Four:
* the “Amar Chakra” or Circle of Immortality,
* the “Veerta Chakra” or Circle of Bravery,
* the “Tyag Chakra” or Circle of Sacrifice
* the “Rakshak Chakra” or Circle of Protection( Largest Circle)
highest gallantry award of the country,
Param Vir Chakra