Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi
(2) The first phase of this project has been constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 339 crore
(3) A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in phase 1 of the project
(4) The project is now spread over a massive area of about 5 lakh square feet
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
- This Temple was demolished by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
- PM Modi had laid the foundation stone of this project on March 8, 2019. The first phase of the project has been constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 339 crore.
- A total of 23 buildings will be inaugurated in phase 1 of the project.
- The scale of the project was such that the project is now spread over a massive area of about 5 lakh square feet, whereas earlier premises was limited to just around 3000 square feet.
- This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, hence it is considered one of the biggest centers of faith by the Hindus.
- While inaugurating Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Modi called on Indians to make three resolutions for the sake of the country: Swachhta (cleanliness), Srijan (creation) and continuous efforts for Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
BY: AMIT GUPTA
Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1780658