Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: | List I (Famous person) | List II (Well-known as) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Anna Hazare | 1. Lawyer | | B. Deepak Parekh | 2. Banker | | C. GVK Reddy | 3. Gandhian and social activist | | D. Harish Salve | 4. Industrialist | Code: | A | B | C | D | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
- A1 | 2 | 4 | 3
- B1 | 4 | 2 | 3
- C3 | 2 | 4 | 1Correct
- D3 | 4 | 2 | 1
Explanation
The correct option is C because of the following matches:
A. Anna Hazare is a prominent Gandhian and social activist known for his movements for rural development and anti-corruption. This matches with 3.
B. Deepak Parekh is a highly respected figure in the financial sector, specifically known for his leadership at HDFC. This matches with 2.
C. GVK Reddy is the founder and chairman of the GVK Group, making him a well-known industrialist. This matches with 4.
D. Harish Salve is one of India s leading senior advocates and has served as the Solicitor General of India. This matches with 1.
Matching these pairs leads to the sequence 3, 2, 4, 1.
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