TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Category: HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES 
Clue: In India, flowers & wreaths are brought to the shrine of this spiritual leader on his birthday, October 2

SOLUTION: mahatma gandhi

PROBLEM: Category: TIME FOR A "CON"TEST 
Clue: Though it possibly dates from the 16th century, the origin of this word for a punny riddle is a mystery in itself

SOLUTION: conundrum

PROBLEM: Category: ANIMALS 
Clue: A female one of the gypsy species of this insect can lay over 1,000 eggs at one time

SOLUTION:
moth