Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I List II I. My Music, My Life A) Laxman Gaikwad II. Adha Gaon B) Rahi Masoom Raza III. Radha C) Ramakanta Rath IV. The Pilferer D) Ravi Shankar

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2000

Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I	List II
I. My Music, My Life	A) Laxman Gaikwad
II. Adha Gaon	B) Rahi Masoom Raza
III. Radha	C) Ramakanta Rath
IV. The Pilferer	D) Ravi Shankar

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (B)

The correct matching is I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A.

"My Music, My Life" is an autobiography written by Ravi Shankar, a renowned Indian sitar virtuoso and composer.
"Adha Gaon" (Half a Village) is a Hindi novel authored by Rahi Masoom Raza, known for its depiction of rural life and communal harmony.
"Radha" is a collection of poems by Ramakanta Rath, a prominent Odia poet.
"The Pilferer" (Uchalya) is an autobiography by Laxman Gaikwad, a Marathi writer, detailing his experiences as a member of a denotified tribe.

Incorrect Options:

Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they contain mismatches between the books and their respective authors. The correct pairings are essential for accurate identification.