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Pat Symcox, the South African spin bowler, was commonly known as "Symmo" - a shortened form of his surname. The other options don't have this nickname.

VVS Laxman's initials (Vangipurappu Venkata Sai) literally spell out "Very Very Special," which became his famous nickname. None of the other cricketers have this moniker.

Field hockey features both "long corners" (awarded when the ball goes out over the backline by a defender) and "short corners" (penalty corners). None of the other sports listed use this terminology.

Jonty Rhodes earned the nickname "The Maritzburg Mamba" - "Maritzburg" for his South African hometown, and "Mamba" (a fast snake) for his lightning-quick fielding reflexes. The other options don't have this nickname.

Yuvraj Singh was famously nicknamed "Indian 36" after he hit six sixes in an over against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup - 6 × 6 = 36. None of the other cricketers have this connection to the number 36.

The Vijayanagar Empire was founded in 1336 by two brothers, Harihara I (Hakka) and Bukka Raya (Bukka), who served as the first co-rulers. Krishnadevaraya was a later famous ruler, not a founder.

Chandragupta Maurya founded the Maurya dynasty around 321 BCE with the help of his mentor Chanakya (Kautilya). Ashoka was his grandson who came later, while Bindusara was Chandragupta's son and successor.

According to Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha served as the scribe who wrote down the Mahabharata as it was dictated by Sage Veda Vyasa. Veda Vyasa was the composer, not the scribe.

Vidura was the chief counsellor and minister to King Dhritarashtra in the Mahabharata. He was known for his wisdom, righteousness, and impartial advice. Sanjaya was the narrator, Bhishma was the grand-uncle, and Shakuni was the manipulative uncle of the Kauravas.

Pandu had two wives - Kunti (mother of Yudhishthira, Bhima, and Arjuna) and Madri (mother of Nakula and Sahadeva). Gandhari was Dhritarashtra's wife, Draupadi was the Pandavas' wife, and Satyavati was Pandu's grandmother.