Match List I (Digital initiative) with List II (Purpose) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Shodh Sindhu

ii.Shodh Gangotri

iii.Shodh Shuddhi

iv.FOSSEE

List II

a.Hosts synopses of research topics in Indian universities

b.Free/libre and open source software for education

c.Provides access to e-resources to universities and colleges

d.Plagiarism-checking initiative aimed to ensure originality in academic writing

Ai-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d

Bi-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b ✓ Correct

Ci-b, ii-c, iii-a, iv-d

Di-d, ii-a, iii-b, iv-c

Correct answer: (B) i-c, ii-a, iii-d, iv-b

Explanation

Shodh Sindhu provides access to e-resources for universities and colleges through a consortium.

Shodh Gangotri hosts synopses of research topics being pursued in Indian universities.

Shodh Shuddhi is the plagiarism-checking initiative that helps ensure originality in academic writing.

FOSSEE promotes free and open source software for use in education.

These initiatives together strengthen digital research and learning resources in India.

FOSSEE stands for Free and Open Source Software for Education.

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