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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the term “Sengol” mean, which will be placed in the new parliament building?
A
Integrity
B
Righteousness
C
Hard work
D
Victory of Truth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sengol gets its name from the Tamil word ‘semmai’, meaning righteousness. The sceptre is a historical symbol of Independence as it signifies the transfer of power from the British to the Indians. Advertisement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sengol is the Tamil word for sceptre.

Detailed explanation-3: -Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the ‘Sengol’ has played a key role in India’s history. This sceptre was handed over to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to mark the transfer of power from the British to Indians.

Detailed explanation-4: -The government has said a new Parliament building was badly needed as the existing structure “is highly stressed” for a number of reasons including capacity, infrastructure, technology and safety.

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