Match List - I with List - II.

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

The correct answer is option (3) - (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Explanation:

Ram Manohar Lohia (1910-1967) was a notable figure distinguished as a socialist leader and thinker. He actively participated in India's fight for freedom and was instrumental in the establishment of the Congress Socialist Party. Following the division within the parent party, he assumed leadership roles in the Socialist Party and later in the Samyukta Socialist Party.

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (1905-1982) was an influential leader in the context of Jammu and Kashmir, known for his unwavering dedication to the cause of autonomy and secularism in the region. led the popular movement against princely rule, advocating for the rights and self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, Sheikh Abdullah held staunch opposition to Pakistan due to its non-secular character, and he assumed leadership of the National Conference.

C. Natarajan Annadurai (1909-1969): Served as the Chief Minister of Madras (now Tamil Nadu) starting from 1967. Prior to his political career, he had a background in journalism, being both a prolific writer and an eloquent speaker. In his early days, he was affiliated with the Justice Party in Madras province. However, he later aligned with the Dravid Kazhagham in 1934. His pivotal step came in 1949 when he established the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as a full-fledged political party. A passionate advocate of Dravidian culture, he was firmly against the imposition of Hindi and led the charge in anti-Hindi agitations. Furthermore, he strongly supported the idea of providing increased autonomy to individual states within India.

K. Kamaraj (1903-1975) was a prominent freedom fighter and served as the President of the Indian National Congress. He held the position of Chief Minister in Madras (now Tamil Nadu). Despite facing educational challenges in his own life, he dedicated himself to the cause of education by working to expand its reach in the Madras province. Notably, he introduced the innovative mid-day meal scheme for schoolchildren. In 1963, he put forth the influential 'Kamaraj Plan', which advocated for the voluntary resignation of senior Congress leaders to create opportunities for younger members within the party.