This question tests knowledge of socio-religious reform movements and political associations in India and their founders.
Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists : List – I (Organisation) A. Prarthana Samaj B. Servants Society of India C. Bombay Presidency Association D. Theosophical Society List – II (Founders) 1. Pheroz Shah Mehta 2. Atmaram Pandurang 3. Madam Blavatsky 4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale Codes : A B C D (a) 4 1 3 2 (b) 2 4 1 3 (c) 4 1 2 3 (d) 3 4 2 1
Asked in Assistant Accountant 2012 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Prarthana Samaj, Young Bengal Movement, and Theosophical Society)
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