Which of the following does NOT match?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Scientific Society - MN Roy.

Explanation:

·       The Scientific Society was founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, not M.N. Roy.

·       M.N. Roy was a radical activist and a key figure in the communist movement in India, unrelated to the Scientific Society.

·       The other options correctly match the individuals with the movements they were associated with.

·       This question tests knowledge of key figures and their associated contributions during the modern Indian history period.

Information Booster:

·       Scientific Society: Founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1864, its purpose was to translate Western scientific literature into Urdu and other Indian languages to promote modern education.

·       M.N. Roy: He was a revolutionary, a founder of the Communist Party of India (CPI), and later developed the philosophy of Radical Humanism. 

Additional Knowledge:

Ved Samaj - K. Sridharalu Naidu (Option a)

·       The Ved Samaj was founded in Madras (Chennai) in 1864.

·       It was heavily influenced by the Brahmo Samaj and worked for social reforms in South India.

·       Key figures were K. Sridharalu Naidu and Keshab Chandra Sen.

Bhoodan movement - Vinoba Bhave (Option b)

·       The Bhoodan Movement was a voluntary land reform movement started by Vinoba Bhave in 1951.

·       He traveled across India, urging wealthy landowners to voluntarily donate a portion of their land to the landless. 

Swaraj Dal - CR Das(Option d)

·       The Swaraj Dal (Swaraj Party) was formed by Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru in 1923.

·       It was established following the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.

·       The party's objective was to enter the legislative councils and obstruct British governance from within.