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Statewise GK · Q268

Tamil Nadu GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 268

Q268

Who built Kanyakumari Thiruvalluvar statue?

A.
K. Kamaraj
B.
V. Ganapati Sthapati
Answer
C.
M. Karunanidhi
D.
None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The statue was sculpted by the Indian sculptor V. Ganapati Sthapati, who also created the Iraivan Temple, and was unveiled on the millennium day of 1 January 2000 by the then Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. It is currently the 25th tallest statue in India.