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40th Death Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram Commemorated with Homage Ceremony in New Delhi

On the occasion of the 40th Death Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram , the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (BJRNF), under the Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government of India, today organized a Homage Ceremony at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, in New Delhi. This was followed by a Sarva Dharam Prarthana at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi. Floral tributes were paid by Hon'ble Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla , Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar , Hon'ble Former Lok Sabha Speaker Smt. Meira Kumar , Hon'ble Minister of State Shri B. L.

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01Babu Jagjivan Ram was a Union Cabinet Minister for 35 years.
  • 02He played a pivotal role in advancing the Green Revolution as Union Minister for Food and Agriculture.
  • 03As Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, Babu Jagjivan Ram's leadership contributed to India's historic victory.
  • 04Babu Jagjivan Ram devoted his life to uplifting marginalized communities and promoting social justice.
  • 05He was a distinguished national leader who made significant contributions to India's development.
  • 06The Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (BJRNF) is under the Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Government of India.
  • 07A Homage Ceremony was organized by BJRNF at Samta Sthal, Delhi Gate, in New Delhi on the 40th Death Anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram.

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  • Most people think Babu Jagjivan Ram was only a freedom fighter, but actually he was also a visionary statesman and national leader.
  • Most people think the Green Revolution started after India's independence, but actually it began during Babu Jagjivan Ram's tenure as Union Minister for Food and Agriculture.
  • Most people think Babu Jagjivan Ram's leadership in the 1971 Indo-Pak War was limited to administrative roles, but actually he played a crucial role in contributing to India's historic victory.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

On which anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was a Homage Ceremony organized?

  • A.30th Death Anniversary
  • B.40th Death Anniversary
  • C.50th Birth Anniversary
  • D.60th Birthday

Babu Jagjivan Ram's 40th death anniversary was commemorated with a Homage Ceremony. This event marked the occasion of remembering his life and contributions.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Babu Jagjivan Ram's contributions: 1. He played a pivotal role in advancing the Green Revolution. 2. As Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War, he contributed to India's historic victory and the emergence of Bangladesh. 3. During his tenure as Union Cabinet Minister, he made significant contribution to India's development for 40 years. How many of the above statements are correct?

  • A.Only one
  • B.Only two
  • C.All three
  • D.None

Statement-1 is correct because Babu Jagjivan Ram played a pivotal role in advancing the Green Revolution as Union Minister for Food and Agriculture. Statement-2 is correct because his exemplary leadership contributed to India's historic victory during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. However, Statement-3 is false because he served as Union Cabinet Minister for 35 years, not 40.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Babu Jagjivan Ram was a Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Statement-II: His leadership contributed to India's historic victory and the emergence of Bangladesh during that war. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  • A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  • B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  • C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-1 is correct because Babu Jagjivan Ram was indeed a Defence Minister during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Statement-2 is also correct and explains why Statement-1 is true, as his leadership contributed to India's historic victory and the emergence of Bangladesh.

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