Who founded Shantiniketan near Bolpur on 22 December 1901?

Rabindranath Tagore

The correct answer is Option 2- Rabindranath Tagore.

Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet and writer, founded Shantiniketan on 22 December 1901. He named it Shantiniketan, which means "abode of peace". Tagore envisioned Shantiniketan as a school that would combine Western education with Eastern values. He wanted to create a school that would promote peace and understanding between people of different cultures.

Shantiniketan eventually became a university, known as Visva-Bharati University. It is one of the most prestigious universities in India.

The other options are incorrect. Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first president of India. Durgabai Deshmukh was a social reformer and educationist. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a political leader and social reformer.