Statue of Unity finds place in '8 Wonders of SCO'
Posted on : 17 Feb 2020
Views: 1237- The Statue of Unity depicts SardarVallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950), a leading figure in the nonviolent Indian Independence Movement.
- The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres (597 feet) which is almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty, USA.
- The height of the toe of the Statue of Unity measures 3.6 metre. It replaced the Spring temple of Buddha in China to become the tallest statue in the world.
- It was inaugurated in October 2018 on the occasion of SardarVallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary
Article Related Questions
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With reference to recently released Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's ‘8 Wonders list’ consider the following statements
1.Taj Mahal from India is the latest addition to the list.
2.India has total 2 places in the list with 1st being Red Fort.
3.The Great Mughals heritage at Lahore is also included in the list.
Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1.1 and 2 only
2.2 only
3.3 only
4.1, 2 and 3
Right Ans : 3 only
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