Match List I with List II:
| LIST I | LIST II | ||
| A. | Gavin Flood | I. | The Wonder that was India |
| B. | Ram Raja | II. | Buddha Gaya: The Heritage of Sakya Muni |
| C. | Rajendra Lal Mitra | III. | Introduction to Hinduism |
| D. | A.L. Basham | IV. | Architecture of the Hindus |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(A) Gavin Flood — this matches (III) Introduction to Hinduism. Gavin Flood wrote Introduction to Hinduism (2004).
(B) Ram Raja — this matches (IV) Architecture of the Hindus. Ram Raja’s Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus was published in 1834.
(C) Rajendra Lal Mitra — this matches (II) Buddha Gaya: The Heritage of Sakya Muni. Rajendra Lala Mitra published Buddha Gaya: The Heritage of Sakya Muni in 1878.
(D) A.L. Basham — this matches (I) The Wonder that was India. A.L. Basham wrote The Wonder that was India (1985).
Tip: Two of these books come from the reading list at the end of the chapter. Do not skip the ‘If you would like to know more’ boxes: books and authors are asked from them too.
NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part I — Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings (2026-27)
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