Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who used the pseudonym 'Bhanusingha'?

Options:

Sunil Gangopadhya

Rabindranath Tagore

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhya

Michael Madhusudan Dutt

Correct Answer:

Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore, the eminent Indian poet and Nobel laureate, used the pseudonym 'Bhanusingha' in some of his early literary works. This pseudonym reflects his admiration for the sun ('Bhanu' means sun) and the lion ('Simha' means lion) as symbols of strength and vitality. It was significant during his formative years as a poet, showcasing his diverse literary expressions and creativity.