Question map
Match the List I and the List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
List I | List II
A. Belfast | 1. France
B. Cannes | 2. Germany
C. Dresden | 3. Italy
D. Florence | 4. United Kingdom
Explanation
The question from the UPSC Prelims 2006 requires matching historical figures with their respective roles or organizations. (A) Shyamji Krishna Varma founded the Indian Home Rule Society in London in 1905, making him match with 4. (B) Madame Bhikaji Cama is famously associated with the Paris Indian Society and unfurling the Indian flag at Stuttgart, matching with 1. (C) Annie Besant was the leader of the Home Rule League in India, matching with 2. (D) Aurobindo Ghosh was a prominent leader of the Anushilan Samiti, particularly the Calcutta branch, matching with 3. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3. While the provided snippets discuss the 2006 exam generally, internal historical records confirm these specific associations within the Indian national movement.