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6. P. Jayachandran, a renowned playback singer, who recently passed away, was from which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
P. Jayachandran, lovingly called “Bhava Gayakan,” was a renowned playback singer whose voice captured deep feelings like love, devotion, and longing. He died at 80 on January 9, 2025, after a long illness. His soulful singing in many languages created a significant impact, and his loss is felt deeply in the Indian music scene. Over his six-decade career, he recorded more than 16,000 songs in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Music lovers and fans are mourning his death, with tributes coming in from all over the country.
7. Who was the former Executive Director of Sundaram-Clayton (now TVS Holdings Ltd) who recently passed away?
[A] H Lakshmanan
[B] Suresha Kumaran
[C] K Krishnan
[D] R Ravindran
Correct Answer: A [H Lakshmanan]
Notes:
H Lakshmanan, the ex-Executive Director of Sundaram-Clayton (now TVS Holdings Ltd), died at 91 after struggling with health issues related to aging. He played an important role in the TVS Group for almost seventy years, making major contributions to its development and achievements. Beginning his career as a typist, Lakshmanan eventually became a reliable advisor to the TVS family, recognized for his outstanding management abilities, strategic insight, and strong commitment to the company.
