Match List I with List II

List I Book	List II Author
A. Hind Swaraj	I. Babasaheb Ambedkar
B. Discovery of India	II. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Gita Rahasya	III. J. L. Nehru
D. Who were the Shudras?	IV. M. K. Gandhi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I is the correct match:
· Hind Swaraj (A-IV) was written by M. K. Gandhi in 1909. It lays down Gandhi’s critique of modern civilization and his vision for India’s independence based on non-violence and self-rule.
· Discovery of India (B-III) is the work of J. L. Nehru written during his imprisonment from 1942 to 1946. It explores India’s rich history and cultural heritage.
· Gita Rahasya (C-II) was authored by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, presenting his philosophical interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita. He emphasized karma (action) as the essence of the text.
· Who were the Shudras? (D-I) is a work by Babasaheb Ambedkar, where he examines the origins of the Shudra caste and its social status in Indian history.

Information Booster:
1. M. K. Gandhi in Hind Swaraj advocates for a rejection of Western industrialization and emphasizes traditional Indian values.
2. Nehru's Discovery of India is a passionate narration of India’s history, combining personal reflections and historical analysis.
3. Tilak’s Gita Rahasya argues for the importance of selfless action, contrasting the prevalent notion of renunciation.
4. Ambedkar challenges the caste system in Who were the Shudras?, providing an analytical history of caste oppression.
5. Gandhi's Hind Swaraj is foundational to his ideas of Swaraj (self-rule) and Satyagraha (nonviolent resistance).
6. Nehru’s work on Indian history was written as a way of inspiring national unity and pride in India’s past.
Additional Information:
· M. K. Gandhi (A-IV) emphasized non-violent resistance and spiritual revival in his political philosophy.
· J. L. Nehru (B-III) was influenced by both Western political thought and India’s own philosophical traditions.
· Bal Gangadhar Tilak (C-II) viewed the Bhagavad Gita as a text promoting action (karma) over renunciation, which was revolutionary at the time.
· Babasaheb Ambedkar (D-I) was a staunch critic of the caste system, arguing for equal rights and social justice for marginalized communities.