Modern History : Revolutionary Nationalism (1907-1917)

Q 7 / 11

UPSC CSE Prelims 1999

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I List-II
A. Shyamji Krishna Varma 1. Bande Mataram
B. Madame Bhikaji Cama 2. Indian Sociologist
C. Annie Besant 3. The Talwar
D. Aurobindo Gosh 4. Commonwealth

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

  • Shyamji Krishna Varma established the India House in London in 1905 and launched the journal 'Indian Sociologist'. This publication served as a platform for advocating revolutionary nationalism among Indians abroad. Therefore, A-2 is the correct match.
  • Madame Bhikaji Cama, a notable revolutionary figure, was associated with 'The Talwar'. This journal was utilized to propagate the cause of Indian independence, particularly among expatriate communities. Therefore, B-3 is the correct match.
  • Annie Besant founded the journal 'Commonwealth'. She was also a key figure in the Indian Home Rule Movement, which she initiated in 1916. Therefore, C-4 is the correct match.
  • Aurobindo Ghosh was the editor of 'Bande Mataram', a significant nationalist newspaper that played a crucial role in the early 20th-century Indian independence movement. Therefore, D-1 is the correct match.

Incorrect Options

Options 2, 3, and 4 present incorrect pairings. For example, Option 2 incorrectly associates Shyamji Krishna Varma with 'The Talwar' (A-3) and Annie Besant with 'Bande Mataram' (C-1). These options deviate from the factually correct associations between the personalities and their respective publications as detailed above.

SOURCEA Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Books, Chapter 10: Rise of Extremism and Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908), Chapter 11: Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917), Chapter 12: First World War and Nationalist Response