You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES 
Clue: In India, flowers & wreaths are brought to the shrine of this spiritual leader on his birthday, October 2

Answer: mahatma gandhi


Question: Category: THE NATURE OF THINGS 
Clue: This "colorful" whale can grow up to 100 feet long & weigh more than 150 tons

Answer: a blue whale


Question: Category: MUSTY TV 
Clue: Abe Vigoda played this detective on "Barney Miller" & a spin-off

Answer:
fish