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Matching Media Personalities with Their Professions

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Match the following:

(List-I Personality)	(List-II Profession)
(a) Durga Das	(i) Cartoonist
(b) Mario Miranda	(ii) Editor
(c) C. Y. Chintamani	(iii) Broadcaster
(d) Melvil Demellow	(iv) Political Commentator

Codes:	(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)
(A)	(iii)	(iv)	(i)	(ii)
(B)	(iv)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)
(C)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)	(i)
(D)	(ii)	(iv)	(iii)	(i)

Correct Ans: (B)

Explanation:
In this task, we match each personality to their respective profession. Here is the correct breakdown:

Durga Das is most recognized as an editor. He contributed significantly to Indian journalism, shaping the editorial landscape (Match a-ii).
Mario Miranda was a famous cartoonist. His art captured the essence of Indian society, and his cartoons became iconic in various publications (Match b-i).
C. Y. Chintamani was a prominent political commentator. His insightful commentary on political events made him a well-respected figure in Indian media (Match c-iv).
Melvil Demellow was a known broadcaster. His work in broadcasting helped shape media content in India, particularly in radio and television (Match d-iii).

Thus, the correct code is (B), where each personality is matched with their respective profession. By doing this, we get a clear understanding of the roles these individuals played in shaping media.