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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- A-1: B.P. Mishra served as the Executive Director representing India at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- B-3: Suresh Kalmadi was the long-serving President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).
- C-4: Praful Patel was the Vice-President for the South Asian Region at the World Bank.
- D-2: V.S. Jain was the Chairman of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Suresh Kalmadi was widely known as the head of the Indian Olympic Association (B-3), which leaves only options (b) and (c).
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