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Modern Indian History UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Match the following:

A. India wins freedom - 1. Sunil Gavaskar
B. Runs and Ruins - 2. Abul Kalam Azad
C. Young India - 3. Mahatma Gandhi
D. New India 4. Annie Besant

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: A–2 B–1 C–3 D–4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A–2 B–1 C–3 D–4”.
Item Author/Editor
A. India Wins Freedom 2. Abul Kalam Azad
B. Runs and Ruins 1. Sunil Gavaskar
C. Young India 3. Mahatma Gandhi
D. New India 4. Annie Besant

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