Explain the significant difference between the image of India presented by Europeans and the versions of Indians.

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Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Column I (Temple)} & \textbf{Column II (Location)} \\ \hline \text{1. Hazara Rama Temple} & \text{(i) Tamil Nadu} \\ \text{2. Chidambaram Temple} & \text{(ii) Vijayanagara} \\ \text{3. Brihadishvara Temple} & \text{(iii) Belur} \\ \text{4. Chennakeshava Temple} & \text{(iv) Thanjavur} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

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Europeans frequently depicted India as a realm of disorder, superstition, and inertia. Conversely, Indian intellectuals such as Shaikh Itisamuddin and Mirza Abu Talib emphasized India's venerable knowledge, scientific and philosophical achievements, and profound cultural legacy. Indians countered European negative stereotypes by portraying their nation as a thriving civilization.

Explain the significant difference between the image of India presented by Europeans and the versions of Indians.

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