Consider the following statements:1.Sengol is gold coated silver sceptre features an intricately carved ‘nandi’ at the top, which is meant to represent the concept of justice.2.Sengol, during the Chola dynasty, served as a ceremonial spear and was considered a sacred symbol of authority, representing the transfer of power from one ruler to the next. 3.Sengol is preserved in the Kolkata Museum.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements::
1.Sengol is gold coated silver sceptre features an intricately carved ‘nandi’ at the top, which is meant to represent the concept of justice.
2.Sengol, during the Chola dynasty, served as a ceremonial spear and was considered a sacred symbol of authority, representing the transfer of power from one ruler to the next.
3.Sengol is preserved in the Kolkata Museum.
Which of the statements given above are correct?:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Sengol is gold coated silver sceptre features an intricately carved ‘nandi’ at the top, which is meant to represent the concept of justice. Sengol, during the Chola dynasty, served as a ceremonial spear and was considered a sacred symbol of authority, representing the transfer of power from one ruler to the next.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Sengol preserved in a museum in Allahabad since 1947.

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