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Which List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List – I

(Author)

List – II

(Book)

A.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

1.

The Arctic Home in the Vedas

B.

Dadabhai Naoroji

2.

Hind Swaraj

C.

Mahatma Gandhi

3.

The Discovery of India

D.

Jawaharlal Nehru

4.

Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

This question was previously asked in
NDA I 2018 GAT Previous Year Paper (22-Apr-2018)
The correct answer is

A – 1, B – 4, C – 2, D - 3

Matching Indian Authors with Their Famous Books

This question requires us to match prominent Indian authors from List – I with their significant literary works from List – II. Let's correctly identify the author-book pairings.

Based on historical knowledge, the correct matches are as follows:

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak is known for his work titled "The Arctic Home in the Vedas".
  • Dadabhai Naoroji authored the influential book "Poverty and Un-British Rule in India".
  • Mahatma Gandhi wrote several books, including "Hind Swaraj".
  • Jawaharlal Nehru's famous work is "The Discovery of India".

Mapping these correct pairings to the given lists:

  • A (Bal Gangadhar Tilak) matches with 1 (The Arctic Home in the Vedas).
  • B (Dadabhai Naoroji) matches with 4 (Poverty and Un-British Rule in India).
  • C (Mahatma Gandhi) matches with 2 (Hind Swaraj).
  • D (Jawaharlal Nehru) matches with 3 (The Discovery of India).

This gives us the code: A – 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3.

Summary Table of Author-Book Pairings

List – I (Author) List – II (Book) Matching Code
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak 1. The Arctic Home in the Vedas A – 1
B. Dadabhai Naoroji 4. Poverty and Un-British Rule in India B – 4
C. Mahatma Gandhi 2. Hind Swaraj C – 2
D. Jawaharlal Nehru 3. The Discovery of India D – 3

Comparing this code with the given options, we find that the option matching A – 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3 is the correct one.

Revision Table: Key Authors and Books

Author Notable Book(s)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak The Arctic Home in the Vedas, Gita Rahasya
Dadabhai Naoroji Poverty and Un-British Rule in India
Mahatma Gandhi Hind Swaraj, My Experiments with Truth
Jawaharlal Nehru The Discovery of India, Glimpses of World History, An Autobiography

Additional Information: Significance of These Books

  • The Arctic Home in the Vedas by Bal Gangadhar Tilak proposed that the Aryan race originated from the Arctic region based on interpretations of Vedic texts.
  • Poverty and Un-British Rule in India by Dadabhai Naoroji detailed the economic exploitation of India by the British, presenting the 'Drain of Wealth' theory.
  • Hind Swaraj (or Indian Home Rule) by Mahatma Gandhi outlined his philosophy of non-violent resistance and his vision for India's self-rule, critiquing modern Western civilization.
  • The Discovery of India by Jawaharlal Nehru, written during his imprisonment, is a comprehensive look at India's history, philosophy, and culture.
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