Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Investigative Reporting)		List - II (Persons)
(A)	Tehalka Case	(I)	Bobwoodward and Carl Bernstein
(B)	Watergate Scandal	(II)	Julian Assange
(C)	Bofors Scandal	(III)	Tarun Tej Pal
(D)	Wikileaks	(IV)	Chitra Subramaniam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Key Points

• Tehalka Case
  • Involved Tarun Tejpal, an Indian journalist known for his investigative journalism.
• Watergate Scandal
  • Exposed by journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post.
• Bofors Scandal
  • Investigated by Indian journalist Chitra Subramaniam, exposing corruption in arms deals.
• Wikileaks
  • Founded by Julian Assange, known for publishing classified documents.

Additional Information

• Tehalka Case
  • In 2001, Tehelka conducted a sting operation that revealed corruption in defense procurement in India.
  • Tarun Tejpal, the founder, became a prominent figure in investigative journalism due to this case.
• Watergate Scandal
  • The scandal led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon in 1974.
  • It highlighted the role of journalism in checking government power.
• Bofors Scandal
  • Involved allegations of kickbacks in a deal between India and Swedish arms manufacturer Bofors in the 1980s.
  • Chitra Subramaniam's reports were instrumental in exposing the corruption.
• Wikileaks
  • Wikileaks gained global attention for releasing classified documents from governments and corporations.
  • Julian Assange faced legal challenges and controversy due to the nature of the leaks.