Which one among the following monuments was earlier known as 'All India War Menorial' ?

Options

A. Gateway of India
B. India Gate
C. Charminar
D. Lai Quila

Answer

B

Explanation

The India Gate is the national monument of India. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Built in 1931, the monument was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn was inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. Originally known as the All india War Memorial, it is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British India Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. It is composed of red and pale sandstone and granite.