UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·polity-and-governance·social justice and international relations

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Famous person) A. Mandakini Amte B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry C. Romila Thapar D. Vanashree Rao List II (Well-known for) 1. Theatre direction 2. Social service and community leadership 3. Dance 4. History writing

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  1. A2 1 4 3Correct
  2. B2 4 3 1
  3. C3 1 2 4
  4. D3 4 2 1

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the following matches:

A. Mandakini Amte is a renowned medical doctor and social worker known for her community leadership and contribution to the Lok Biradari Prakalp project in Maharashtra.

B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry is a highly respected figure in Indian theatre direction, known for her unique productions and work with the The Company theatre group.

C. Romila Thapar is a world-renowned historian specializing in Ancient Indian history and is famous for her extensive history writing.

D. Vanashree Rao is a celebrated exponent of Indian classical dance, specifically Kuchipudi.

Matching these attributes results in the sequence 2 1 4 3.

polity-and-governance: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Famous person) A.
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