List I (Types of Theatre) and List II (Associated Personalities):
Theatre of Cruelty (A) - Antonin Artaud (III):
Antonin Artaud is the originator of the concept of the "Theatre of Cruelty." This theatre style aimed to shock the audience into confronting the deeper truths of the human condition by using non-traditional methods such as intense visuals, sound, and movement.
Theatre of the Oppressed (B) - Augusto Boal (IV):
Augusto Boal is the creator of the "Theatre of the Oppressed," which is a theatrical form that seeks to empower communities by using theatre as a means for social and political change.
Expressionist Theatre (C) - Georg Kaiser (II):
Georg Kaiser was a prominent playwright associated with the Expressionist movement in theatre, which focused on representing the inner emotions and perspectives of characters, often using distorted or exaggerated reality.
Agitprop (D) - Safdar Hashmi (I):
Safdar Hashmi was an Indian playwright and director known for his work in "Agitprop" theatre (Agitation and Propaganda), which is aimed at promoting political messages, often related to Marxism or social activism.
Correct Match According to Option 1:
A (Theatre of Cruelty) - III (Antonin Artaud)
B (Theatre of the Oppressed) - IV (Augusto Boal)
C (Expressionist Theatre) - II (Georg Kaiser)
D (Agitprop) - I (Safdar Hashmi)
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