OPSC OAS 2022 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 1
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in respect of ‘Sengol"?
(1) ‘Sengol’ signifies the transfer of power from the British to Indians.
(2) It symbolises the Marathi culture of transfer of power from one King to other King.
(3) The ‘Sengol’ has been reintroduced in the new Parliament Bhavan of India.
(4) Pandit Jawaharlal Neheru accepted ‘Sengol’ at 10.45PM on August 14, 1947 from Adhinam of Kerala .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: (A) 1 and 3
- Sengol signifies the transfer of powers from British to Indians.
- It originates fromTamil culture,specifically from theShaivitetradition, not Marathi culture.
- It is true that Sengol has beenreintroducedin the New Parliament building in2023.
- While Pandit Nehru did receive the Sengol, it was presented by theAdheenam of Tamil Nadunot from an Adhinam of Kerala.
