Question

Who is the author of Vande Mataram ?
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Rabindranath Tagore
C.Bamkin Chandra Chatterjee
D.Sarat Chandra Chatterjee

Answer 1

Hint:The beautiful melody Vande Mataram, written in Sanskrit, was a source of motivation to the people’s battle against oppression in India. It has an equivalent status with Jana-Gana-mana. The principal political event when it was sung was the 1896 meeting of the Indian National Congress.

Complete answer:
Mahatma Gandhi: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is one of the most renowned figures of the 20th century. He led his life with a commitment towards India’s independence from British colonial rule. He spearheaded and implemented the practices of Satyagraha—resistance to oppression through mass peaceful civil disobedience.

Rabindranath Tagore: The national anthems of India and Bangladesh were composed by Bengali essayist, poet, composer, and painter Rabindranath Tagore's works. India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was taken from the work named 'Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata', while Bangladesh's national anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' was composed of a melody of a similar name.

Bamkin Chandra Chatterjee: India’s national song “ Vande Mataram” was composed by Bamkin Chandra Chatterjee. He composed the song 'Vande Mataram', which was a piece of his novel Anandamath (1882). It is a political novel portraying a Sanyasi armed force battling the British troopers. The tune of 'Vande Mataram' was later produced by Rabindranath Tagore

Sarat Chandra Chatterjee: Sarat Chandra Chatterjee composed books, novellas, and short stories. He additionally composed essays, which were compiled in Narir Mulya (1923) and Swadesh O Sahitya (1932). Srikanta, Charitrahin, Devdas, Grihadaha, Dena-Paona, and Pather Dabi are among his most famous works.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note:Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was beyond the father of the Indian national song and a freedom fighter. He was an exceptionally good author, artist, and columnist. He's often viewed as the father of the Bengali novels.