Consider the following pairs:1. Balshastri Jambhekar - Father of Mara...
Analysis of the Pairs
To determine how many of the given pairs are correctly matched, let’s analyze each one:
1. Balshastri Jambhekar - Father of Marathi journalism
- This pair is correct.
- Balshastri Jambhekar is indeed recognized as the father of Marathi journalism, having laid the foundation for Marathi newspapers in the 19th century.
2. Jyotiba Phule - Founded Arya Samaj
- This pair is incorrect.
- Jyotiba Phule was a social reformer who worked towards the upliftment of the lower castes and women’s rights, but he did not found Arya Samaj. Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati.
3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar - Crusader against child marriage and polygamy
- This pair is correct.
- Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was a prominent social reformer who advocated for women's rights and fought against child marriage and polygamy in India.
4. Henry Vivian Derozio - Leader of the Young Bengal Movement
- This pair is correct.
- Henry Vivian Derozio was indeed a leader of the Young Bengal Movement, which sought to promote modern education and social reform among the youth in India.
Conclusion
In summary, the correct matches are:
- Pair 1 (Balshastri Jambhekar)
- Pair 3 (Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar)
- Pair 4 (Henry Vivian Derozio)
Thus, only three pairs are correctly matched, making the correct answer option 'C'.