Question

Match the Leaders in the Column ‘A’ with the Facts listed in the Column ‘B’ correctly.

• A. 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
• B. 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(i)
• C. 1-(ii), 2-(iii), 3-(iv), 4-(i)
• D. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

Hint:

Always lock the most confident pairs first: - Nehru $\rightarrow$ Tryst with Destiny (4--i) - Patel $\rightarrow$ First Deputy PM (1--ii) This quickly narrows down to the correct option!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Matching prominent historical figures with their defining contributions during the integration and formation of independent India.

Step 1: Match individual leaders with facts.

• 1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Played a pivotal role in integrating 565 princely states into India and served as India's First Deputy Prime Minister $\rightarrow$ (ii) .
• 2. Bodhchandra Singh: Was the Maharaja of Manipur who signed the Instrument of Accession with India before holding elections in 1948 $\rightarrow$ (iv) .
• 3. Potti Sriramulu: Congress leader who undertook a fast unto death leading to the creation of Andhra state and was a central figure associated with the Vishalandhra Movement Telugu linguistic state movement $\rightarrow$ (iii) .
• 4. Jawaharlal Nehru: Delivered the famous mid-night speech titled 'Tryst with Destiny' on 14--15 August 1947 $\rightarrow$ (i) .

Step 2: Compare with options.
The correct sequence is 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3-(iii), 4-(i), which corresponds to Option (B).