UPSC Prelims PYQ 1999: Match Persons with Journals (Shyamji, Cama, Besant)

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

List I (Persons)

1. Shyamji Krishna Varma
2. Bhikaji Cama
3. Annie Besant
4. Aurobindo Ghose

List II (Journals)

1. Bande Mataram
2. Indian Sociologist
3. The Talwar
4. Commonweal

Codes:

1. I‑B, II‑C, III‑D, IV‑A
2. I‑C, II‑B, III‑A, IV‑D
3. I‑B, II‑C, III‑A, IV‑D
4. I‑C, II‑B, III‑D, IV‑A

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Shyamji Krishna Varma founded Indian Sociologist, a journal promoting Indian nationalism abroad. Bhikaji Cama was associated with The Talwar, a revolutionary publication. Annie Besant started Commonweal to spread her political and social ideas. Aurobindo Ghose edited Bande Mataram, an influential nationalist newspaper during the freedom struggle.

Answer: (a) I‑B, II‑C, III‑D, IV‑A