Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Persons) (Journals) I. Shyamji Krishna Varma A) Bande Mataram II. Madame Bhikaji Cama B) Indian Sociologist III. Annie Besant C) The Talwar IV. Aurobindo Ghosh D) Commonweal Codes:
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- AI-B, II-C, III-D, IV-ACorrect
- BI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
- CI-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
- DI-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
Explanation
The correct answer is A because of the following historical associations between the individuals and their respective journals:
1. Shyamji Krishna Varma: He founded the Indian Home Rule Society in London and started the journal The Indian Sociologist in 1905 to promote anti-colonial views.
2. Madame Bhikaji Cama: An important figure in the Indian independence movement abroad, she published the journal The Talwar (also known as Madan's Talwar) from Berlin.
3. Annie Besant: A leader of the Home Rule League in India, she edited the journal Commonweal (along with New India) to advocate for Indian self-rule.
4. Aurobindo Ghosh: He was the primary editor and writer for the radical nationalist newspaper Bande Mataram, which played a crucial role in the Swadeshi movement.
Matching these pairs leads to I-B, II-C, III-D, and IV-A.

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