Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Period) (Event) I. 1883 A) Announcement of Communal Award from Whitehall II. 1906 B) Formation of the All-India State Peoples Conference III. 1927 C) Foundation of Muslim League at Dacca IV. 1932 D) First session of National Conference at Calcutta Codes
- AI - D, II - C, III - A, IV - B
- BI - C, II - D, III - A, IV - B
- CI - D, II - C, III - B, IV - ACorrect
- DI - C, II - D, III - B, IV - A
Explanation
The correct answer is C because each year matches a specific historical milestone in the Indian freedom struggle as follows:
I matches D: In 1883, the first session of the National Conference was held in Calcutta. It was organized by Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose and is considered a precursor to the Indian National Congress.
II matches C: In 1906, the All-India Muslim League was founded in Dacca during the annual meeting of the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference.
III matches B: In 1927, the All-India States Peoples Conference was formed to coordinate political activities in the Princely States and advocate for democratic rights.
IV matches A: In 1932, British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the Communal Award from Whitehall, which provided separate electorates for various communities including the Depressed Classes.
Therefore, the matching sequence is I-D, II-C, III-B, and IV-A.
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