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'Bharat Parv', held at the Red Fort lawns after Republic Day, was started by the Ministry of Tourism in which year?
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Answer: Option A — 2016
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Bharat Parv is an annual event organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, which was started in 2016. It is held every year from 26 to 31 January on the lawns in front of the Red Fort in Delhi, as part of the Republic Day celebrations.
The aim of Bharat Parv is to celebrate the rich and diverse culture of India, to encourage people to visit different parts of the country, and to promote the spirit of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" (One India, Great India), an initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015 to promote understanding and bonds between people of different states. The event is free for the public.
The main attractions of Bharat Parv include:
- The display of the tableaux of the states, Union Territories and ministries that took part in the Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, so that people who could not see the parade can view them.
- Performances by the bands of the armed forces.
- Cultural performances of folk and classical dances and music from different states.
- A food court with the cuisines of different states.
- A crafts bazaar with handicrafts and handlooms from across the country.
- Theme pavilions of the states and Union Territories showcasing their tourist attractions.
Republic Day (26 January) marks the day in 1950 when the Constitution of India came into force. The Republic Day celebrations end with the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk on 29 January.
The Ministry of Tourism also runs the "Incredible India" campaign, launched in 2002, to promote India as a tourist destination, and the "Dekho Apna Desh" initiative (2020), which encourages Indians to travel within the country. National Tourism Day is observed on 25 January, and World Tourism Day on 27 September.
Why not the other options?
- ✗2010 is not the year Bharat Parv was started.
- ✗2014 is not the year Bharat Parv was started.
- ✗2019 is not the year Bharat Parv was started.
Quick tip
Remember: Bharat Parv = the Ministry of Tourism (2016), the Red Fort lawns, 26-31 January and Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
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