Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj, whose death was mourned by the Prime Minister, is remembered for crafting which object?
- A.The Ashoka Pillar replica
- B.The Sengol
- C.The Amrit Kalash
- D.The Rashtrapati Bhavan mace
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Explanation
The correct answer is the Sengol. The Prime Minister said that Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj would always be remembered for his effort in crafting the historic sceptre that was presented to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and that in 2023 the government had the honour of giving it a place of pride in the new Parliament building. Option A is wrong because no replica of the Ashoka Pillar was linked to him in the tribute. Option C is wrong because the Amrit Kalash belongs to a separate commemorative programme and has nothing to do with this craftsman. Option D is wrong because no mace of Rashtrapati Bhavan figures in the message; the object named throughout is the Sengol, and the artisan came from a distinguished family based in Tamil Nadu.
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Practice Questions
In which year was the Sengol given a place of pride in the new Parliament building?
- A.2019
- B.2021
- C.2023
- D.2025
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In his message the Prime Minister recalled that many years after the sceptre was made, it was in that year that his government had the honour of installing the Sengol in the new Parliament building, and he met Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj around the same time to convey gratitude for his…
Read the full explanation →The Sengol crafted by Thiru Vummidi Ethiraj was presented to which leader?
- A.Dr Rajendra Prasad
- B.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- C.C. Rajagopalachari
- D.Jawaharlal Nehru
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The tribute states that the historic Sengol was presented to the former Prime Minister, and the craftsman who helped make it has now passed away, drawing the Prime Minister's condolences.
Read the full explanation →Veteran actor Nana Patekar, who passed away in October 2026, was associated with which two film industries?
- A.Hindi and Marathi
- B.Hindi and Bengali
- C.Marathi and Tamil
- D.Hindi and Telugu
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The condolence message on the veteran actor's passing described his contribution to Hindi and Marathi cinema as immense, and it is this pairing that identifies his body of work.
Read the full explanation →Which veteran actor of Hindi and Marathi cinema passed away on 8 October 2026?
- A.Nana Patekar
- B.Paresh Rawal
- C.Ashok Saraf
- D.Mohan Agashe
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The Prime Minister's Office issued a condolence message on 8 October 2026 on the passing of the veteran actor, whose work in Hindi and Marathi cinema was called immense.
Read the full explanation →Which of the following was NOT among the qualities highlighted in the tribute to Nana Patekar?
- A.Intensity and individuality on screen
- B.Versatility and creativity in every role
- C.Frank and forthright views
- D.A long career as a film producer abroad
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What the tribute did single out is covered by the other three options.
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