Q9 of 29 Page 1

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.


More from this chapter

All 29 →