Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

In the National Anthem of India, in the words "Dravida-Utkala-Banga ", Utkala refers to which of the following?

Options:

Odissa

Karnataka

Rajasthan

Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer:

Odissa

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Odissa

The Kingdom of Utkala was centred in the northern and eastern portions of the modern-day Indian state of Odisha and also included the districts of West Bengal's Bankura, Purulia and Midnapore.

The lyrics of "Jana Gana Mana" were composed by the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. It was first sung during the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911.
"Jana Gana Mana" was officially adopted as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950, by the Constituent Assembly of India. It was chosen as the National Anthem due to its universal message of inclusivity and national unity.
The National Anthem is written in Bengali, with the Hindi version being officially recognized. However, the lyrics of "Jana Gana Mana" have been translated into many languages across India.
The music for "Jana Gana Mana" was also composed by Rabindranath Tagore. The melody is based on the morning raga Alhaiya Bilawal.
he complete version of "Jana Gana Mana" consists of five stanzas. However, only the first stanza is designated as the National Anthem, and it is typically the one sung on official occasions.