Match List- I with List- II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
(2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
(4) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)

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Here's the explanation for the matches:

(A) S. Nijalingappa - (I) Karnataka: S. Nijalingappa was a prominent political leader from Karnataka and served as the Chief Minister of the state. He was a distinguished leader within the Congress party, known for his seniority and significant contributions. He played an instrumental role as a member of the Constituent Assembly and later as a member of the Lok Sabha. Notably, he served as the Chief Minister of the erstwhile Mysore State, now Karnataka, and is often acknowledged as the maker of 'Modern Karnataka'.

(B) Karpoori Thakur - (II) Bihar: Karpoori Thakur was a prominent political leader from Bihar and served as the Chief Minister of the state. He was a prominent figure who served as the Chief Minister of Bihar during two distinct periods: from December 1970 to June 1971, and again from June 1977 to April 1979. He was not only a dedicated Freedom Fighter but also a notable socialist leader, actively involved in labor and peasant movements. Thakur held a firm allegiance to the ideologies propagated by Ram Manohar Lohia and played an integral role in various movements, including the one led by Jayaprakash Narayan (JP).

(C) C. Natarajan Annadurai - (III) Tamil Nadu: He 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.

(D) V.V. Giri - (IV) Andhra Pradesh: V.V. Giri was an Indian politician who served as the President of India. While he was not a Chief Minister, the match represents his political significance.Giri was the vice-president of India FROM 1967-1969. Indira Gandhi encouraged him to file his nomination as an independent candidate for the Presidential elections of 1969. He won the election when it was conducted.