Match List - I with List - II. 

List - I	List - II
(A) Vedvyasa	(I) Political Guru of Gandhi
(B) Kautilya	(II) Mahabharat
(C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy	(III) Saptang
(D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale	(IV) Pioneer of Indian Renaissance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I). Here is the correct matching for each item:
· (A) Vedvyasa - (II) Mahabharat: Vedvyasa, also known as Vyasa, is traditionally credited as the author of the epic Mahabharata, which is one of the major Sanskrit epics of ancient India.
· (B) Kautilya - (III) Saptang: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, was the author of the ancient Indian political treatise Arthashastra, which outlines the Saptanga (seven limbs) theory of statecraft.
· (C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy - (IV) Pioneer of Indian Renaissance: Raja Ram Mohan Roy is regarded as the Pioneer of the Indian Renaissance for his role in modernizing Indian society and his efforts in social reform, including the abolition of sati.
· (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale - (I) Political Guru of Gandhi: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent moderate leader of the Indian National Congress and served as the political mentor of Mahatma Gandhi, guiding him on non-violent reformist methods.
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1. Mahabharata: An epic attributed to Vedvyasa, detailing the story of the Kauravas and Pandavas and containing important philosophical and moral teachings.
2. Saptanga Theory: Kautilya's concept in Arthashastra, where he describes the seven essential elements of a state – the ruler, ministers, territory, fort, treasury, army, and ally.
3. Indian Renaissance: Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s efforts in social reforms marked the beginning of the Indian Renaissance, focusing on education, women’s rights, and abolition of social evils.
4. Gokhale’s Mentorship: Gokhale’s moderate, reform-oriented approach inspired Gandhi’s early political strategies, emphasizing non-violence and dialogue.
5. Vedvyasa’s Legacy: Vedvyasa is not only credited with Mahabharata but also regarded as a significant figure in Hindu philosophy, ascribed with organizing the Vedas.
6. Kautilya’s Influence: Known as the "Indian Machiavelli," Kautilya’s Arthashastra has influenced Indian and global political thought on statecraft and economic policies.