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Correct Answer: Option (D) — A-4; B-1; C-2; D-3
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Anil Kakodkar served as the Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India and Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (A-4).
- Vice Admiral Raman Puri was appointed as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CIDS) (B-1).
- Justice M. Jagannadha Rao was appointed as the Chairman of the 17th Law Commission of India (C-2).
- G. Madhavan Nair served as the Chairman of ISRO from 2003 to 2009 (D-3). Therefore, the correct code is A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3.
Knowing either Anil Kakodkar (Atomic Energy -> A-4) or G. Madhavan Nair (ISRO -> D-3) immediately eliminates options (a) and (c), leaving only (b) and (d).
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