Match the facts given in Column ‘A’ with those in Column ‘B’ in a meaningful way :
Column ‘A’
(a) The architect of the Second Five Year Plan
(b) One of the leaders of Jana Sangh
(c) The leader of the Swatantra Party
(d) A proponent of Hindu-Muslim Unity
Column ‘B’
(i) Balraj Madhok
(ii) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(iii) P.C. Mahalanobis
(iv) Minoo Masani
a. The architect of Second Five year plan: PC Mahalanobis
Explanation: The second five-year plan focused upon industries, especially heavy industry. The plan paved the way for the public sector.
b. One of the leaders of Jana Sangh: Balraj Madhok
c. The leader of Swatantra party: Minoo Masani
Explanation: Swantra party was a liberal political party founded by C Rajagopalchari.
d. A proponent of Hindu Muslim unity: Maulana Abul Kalam
Explanation: Maulana Azad was one of India’s most prominent freedom fighters, who espoused the cause of an undivided India. He opposed the ‘two nation theory’ of Muslim League and was a leading proponent of Hindu-Muslim unity.
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