Problem: (1) For centuries Kandy , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of Sri Lanka 's culture and its spiritual centre .
(2) Sri Lanka , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of Kandy 's culture and spiritual center for centuries .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Billie Jean King defeated Kerry Melville , 6 -- 3 , 7 -- 5
(2) Bill Kerry Melville Defeated Billie Jean King , 6-3 , 7-5

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) He died in Ixelles ( Brussels ) on 15 August 1950 .
(2) He died in Brussels ( Ixelles ) on August 15 , 1950 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) They belong to the Gautama - Gotra , they originate and are mainly based in Karnataka ( Kodagu ) , Coorg , a state in southern India .
(2) They belong to the Gautama gotra ; they originate from and are mainly based in Karnataka ( Kodagu ) , Coorg , a state in South India .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes