Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist movement

Question:

Match List I with List II.

 List I   List II
 A. Chintadripet    I. Fort William 
 B. Madras   II. A settlement for Christian boatmen  
 C. Royapuram   III. An area meant for weavers 
 D. Calcutta  IV. Fort St. George 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A. Chintadripet: Chintadripet was an area in Madras (Chennai) that was meant for weavers. It was known for its weaving community and their traditional craft.

B. Madras: Madras, also known as Chennai, is a major city in South India. In historical contexts, it is associated with Fort St. George, which was a British fort and administrative center in the city.

C. Royapuram: Royapuram was a settlement in Madras that was established for Christian boatmen, reflecting its historical association with a particular community.

D. Calcutta: Calcutta, now known as Kolkata, was associated with Fort William, which was a British fort and military establishment in the city. It played a significant role during the British colonial period in India.

So, the correct option is [2].