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. Amrita Sher-Gil | 1. Dancer | | B. Bhimsen Joshi | 2. Painter | | C. Rukmini Devi Arundale | 3. Poet | | D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala | 4. Singer | Code: | A | B | C | D | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
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- A2 | 1 | 4 | 3
- B2 | 4 | 1 | 3Correct
- C3 | 1 | 4 | 2
- D3 | 4 | 1 | 2
Explanation
The correct answer is B because of the following matches:
Amrita Sher Gil was an eminent Indian painter, often referred to as Indias Frida Kahlo.
Bhimsen Joshi was a legendary Hindustani classical singer belonging to the Kirana Gharana.
Rukmini Devi Arundale was a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer and the founder of Kalakshetra.
Suryakant Tripathi Nirala was a highly influential Hindi poet and a key figure in the Chhayavad movement.
Therefore, the correct sequence is A-2, B-4, C-1, and D-3.
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