CLEAN : New Indian parliament an attempt to 'bury' the past - analyst

CLEAN : New Indian parliament an attempt to 'bury' the past - analyst

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History, Social Studies, Architecture

10th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the symbolism of India's colonial past through British-built structures and the Nehru era, which the BJP seeks to move beyond. It highlights the construction of a new parliament building as a shift towards a new era under Modi's influence, distancing from Nehru's legacy. The project, including the Central Vista redevelopment, is costly and shrouded in secrecy, raising concerns amid India's struggling economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the British constructing new buildings in Delhi?

To create a tourist attraction

To commemorate India's independence

To establish a new trade center

To shift the capital from Calcutta to Delhi

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the construction of a new parliament building symbolize politically?

An emphasis on colonial history

A shift towards a new era under Modi

A focus on economic development

A continuation of the Nehru era

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of the new parliament building?

Fifteen billion dollars

Twenty billion dollars

Nine point something billion dollars

Five billion dollars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Central Vista project associated with?

A new transportation system

A historical monument

A redevelopment project

A new educational institution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the Central Vista project?

Its impact on tourism

The secrecy surrounding it

Its environmental effects

The lack of public support