Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The Garage Museum in the New Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex has

a. Cars used by all the British Royalties, Indian Princes and Kings and then the Indian presidents
b. Story of the planning and construction of Rashtrapati Bhavan
c. Ancient history of India
d. Exhibits from Medieval India
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Story of the planning and construction of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Explanation:

  • The Garage Museum was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 25th July, 2016. It is spread over 10,000 square meters and is a hi-technology story-telling museum.
  • This museum depicts the story of the planning and construction of Rashtrapati Bhavan; the British Viceroys who occupied the building till 1947; their reaction towards the freedom movement in the country; transfer of power; formation of the Republic; life and work of 13 Presidents of India since 1950; life in Rashtrapati Bhavan; beauty and environment of the campus, people working here and important visitors to Rashtrapati Bhavan etc.
  • The museum also has an Art Gallery for holding temporary exhibitions.
2)   Which of the following will be open to public in the New Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex?

1) Garage Museum
2) Stables Museum
3) Clock Tower

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:

  • The New Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex which now includes the Garages Museum and Clock Tower in addition to the Stables Museum will open for the public from October 2, 2016.
  • The Garage Museum also has an Art Gallery for holding temporary exhibitions.
  • The Garage Museum was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India on 25th July, 2016. It is spread over 10,000 square meters and is a hi-technology story-telling museum.

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