Ministry of Culture celebrates 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in collaboration with Government of West Bengal
The Ministry of Culture, in association with the Government of West Bengal, organized a special commemorative programme on 6th July 2026 at Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata, as part of the two-year official commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah graced the programme as the Chief Guest.
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01The Ministry of Culture organized a special commemorative programme on 6th July 2026 to celebrate the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
- 02The programme was held in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal at Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata.
- 03Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah was the Chief Guest at the commemorative programme.
- 04Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th Birth Anniversary is being celebrated over a period of two years.
- 05The Ministry of Culture has been organizing various events to commemorate Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's birth anniversary.
- 06Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was a prominent Indian politician and leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was the founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party, but actually he was the leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
- Most people think that Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's birth anniversary is celebrated only in West Bengal, but actually it is celebrated across India.
Mains Practice Question
Critically examine the significance of commemorating the birth anniversaries of national leaders and their impact on public memory and cultural heritage.
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The Ministry of Culture celebrated which leader's 125th birth anniversary in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal?
- A.Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
- B.Mahatma Gandhi
- C.Subhas Chandra Bose
- D.Jawaharlal Nehru
The Ministry of Culture commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, a prominent national leader and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
Which Union Minister attended the special commemorative programme as the Chief Guest?
- A.Narendra Modi
- B.Amit Shah
- C.Rajnath Singh
- D.Nitish Kumar
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah attended the programme as the Chief Guest.
Who was the Chief Guest at the special commemorative programme organized by the Ministry of Culture?
- A.Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
- B.Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- C.Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
- D.Nitin Gadkari, Road Transport Minister
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah was the Chief Guest at the special commemorative programme organized by the Ministry of Culture.
Consider the following statements regarding 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: 1. The Ministry of Culture organized a special commemorative programme on 6th July 2025. 2. Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah graced the programme as the Chief Guest. 3. The event was held at Milan Mela Prangan, Kolkata, for three consecutive days. How many of the above statements are correct?
- A.Only one
- B.Only two
- C.All three
- D.None
Statement 1 is incorrect because the programme was actually held on 6th July 2026. Statement 2 is correct as it accurately mentions Shri Amit Shah's role in the event. Statement 3 is incorrect because there is no information about the duration of the event.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Ministry of Culture organized a special commemorative programme on 6th July 2025. Statement-II: This was part of the two-year official commemoration of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. 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 incorrect because it mentions a wrong date for the programme, while Statement 2 accurately describes the context of the event. However, Statement 2 does not provide any causal explanation for why Statement 1 is incorrect.