Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

Who had composed the National Anthem of India?

Options:

Bankim Chandra Chaterjee

Rabindra Nath Tagore

Surendra Nath Banerjee

Debendranath Tagore

Correct Answer:

Rabindra Nath Tagore

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Rabindra Nath Tagore

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.