Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Person) (Distinguished as) I. Santosh Yadav A) T.V. Host II. Oprah Winfrey B) Journalist III. Oscar Wilde C) Mountaineer IV. P. Sainath D) Dramatist and Author Codes:
- AI-C, II-A, III-D, IV-BCorrect
- BI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
- CI-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D
- DI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
Explanation
The correct answer is A because of the following matches:
I. Santosh Yadav is a renowned Indian Mountaineer who was the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest twice.
II. Oprah Winfrey is a world famous American T.V. Host known for her long running talk show.
III. Oscar Wilde was a celebrated Irish Dramatist and Author known for works like The Importance of Being Earnest.
IV. P. Sainath is an influential Indian Journalist who focuses on social issues and rural affairs.
Therefore, the correct sequence is I-C, II-A, III-D, and IV-B.
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