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'Statue of Peace' is situated in which State of India ?
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The Statue of Peace is situated in Pali, Rajasthan. It was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2020 to commemorate the 151st birth anniversary of the Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj (1870–1954). The statue stands 151 inches tall and is crafted from Ashtadhatu (eight metals), primarily copper. Acharya Vijay Vallabh was a prominent Jain saint who worked for the welfare of society, the spread of education, and social reforms. While a second 'Statue of Peace' dedicated to Swami Ramanujacharya was unveiled in Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) in 2022, Rajasthan is the correct answer among the given options. Other notable statues include the Statue of Unity (Gujarat) and the Statue of Equality (Hyderabad).