Question

Match List-I with List-II:

A	Alexander Greenlaw	(I)	Documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls
B	John Marshall	(II)	Visits Vijayanagara in 1800
C	J.F. Fleet	(III)	Conservation works of Vijayanagara began under him
D	Colin Mackenzie	(IV)	Detailed photography at Hampi

• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve the problem of matching List-I with List-II, we need to pair each historical figure with the correct activity related to Vijayanagara. Using the table and options provided, let's establish the correct pairings: 

A	Alexander Greenlaw	(IV)	Detailed photography at Hampi
B	John Marshall	(III)	Conservation works of Vijayanagara began under him
C	J.F. Fleet	(I)	Documenting the inscriptions on the temple walls
D	Colin Mackenzie	(II)	Visits Vijayanagara in 1800

The correct matches are: (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Let's briefly justify these pairings:

• Alexander Greenlaw (A) is known for capturing detailed photographs at Hampi, thus matching with (IV).
• John Marshall (B) was instrumental in beginning conservation efforts at Vijayanagara, aligning with (III).
• J.F. Fleet (C) documented inscriptions, so he corresponds with (I).
• Colin Mackenzie (D) visited Vijayanagara in 1800, therefore matching with (II).

Answer 2

Alexander Greenlaw:

• A British army officer who produced the earliest detailed photographs of Hampi's ruins in 1856, capturing the site's grandeur before extensive restoration.

John Marshall:

• As the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), he initiated systematic conservation efforts at Vijayanagara in the early 20th century.

J.F. Fleet:

• An epigraphist who documented and translated inscriptions at Vijayanagara, contributing to the understanding of its history.

Colin Mackenzie:

• The first Surveyor General of India, who visited Vijayanagara in 1800 and collected manuscripts, drawings, and local accounts of the site.

Final Answer:

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II