GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Personalities of Modern India1998

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Theodore Beck: Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh 2. Ilbert Bill: Ripon 3. Pherozesha: Indian National Mehta Congress 4. Badruddin Tyabji: Muslim League Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A

I, II, III and IV

B

II and IV

C

I, III and IV

D

I, II and III

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Evaluate the correctness of each pair: Pair 1: Theodore Beck was the principal of the Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh, and influenced Sir Syed Ahmed Khan's political views. This pair is correctly matched. Pair 2: The Ilbert Bill controversy occurred during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. This pair is correctly matched. Pair 3: Pherozeshah Mehta was a prominent early leader of the Indian National Congress (Moderate faction). This pair is correctly matched. Pair 4: Badruddin Tyabji was the third President of the Indian National Congress, not associated with the founding or leadership of the Muslim League. This pair is incorrectly matched. 2. Pairs 1, 2, and 3 are correctly matched. This corresponds to option (D).

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