What is the name of this famous monument from where Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, addressed the nation on 15th August 1947?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - Red Fort
Image showing Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru speaking from the Red Fort, 15 August 1947.
In the transformative moment between the 14th and 15th of August 1947, India achieved its long-awaited independence. It was at the stroke of midnight when the nation's freedom was realized, marking a historic milestone in its journey. On this occasion, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, addressed a special session of the Constituent Assembly. It was during this event that Nehru delivered his iconic speech, commonly known as the "Tryst with Destiny".