Question

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II [h] LIST-I (Open Prisons/Year) & LIST-II (State)
A. Sanganer (1963) & I. Karnataka
B. Yeravada (1955) & II. Rajasthan
C. Koramangala (1971) & III. Uttar Pradesh
D. Sitarganj (1960) & IV. Maharashtra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• C. A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Hint:

Sanganer Open Prison of Rajasthan is one of the most famous open prisons in India and is often asked in competitive examinations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:

• Open prisons are "Prisons without bars" that rely on self-discipline and rehabilitation.
• The system aims to trust the prisoners and prepare them for reintegration into society.
• Rajasthan has the highest number of open prisons in India and is a pioneer in this field.

Step 1: Identifying Sanganer Open Prison
The Sanganer Open Camp, also known as Shri Sampurnanand Khula Bandi Shivir, was established in 1963. It is located in Rajasthan. So, A matches with II.

Step 2: Identifying Yeravada Open Prison
The Yeravada Open Jail was started in 1955. It is located in Pune, which is in the state of Maharashtra. So, B matches with IV.

Step 3: Identifying Koramangala Open Prison
The Koramangala Open Prison was established in 1971. It is situated in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka. So, C matches with I.

Step 4: Identifying Sitarganj Open Prison
The Sampurnanand Open Camp at Sitarganj was started in 1960. Historically, it belongs to the jail administration of Uttar Pradesh. So, D matches with III.

Step 5: Compiling the match results
The final order is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III. This is exactly represented by option (B).