Correct option is A
The correct answer is option (a) Anandmath
- Vande Mataram" is a famous song written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- It was first included in his novel Anandmath (1882), which is a Bengali novel that portrays the story of the Sannyasi Rebellion against British rule in India.
- The song "Vande Mataram," meaning "I praise thee, Mother," became a rallying cry for India's freedom struggle, symbolizing nationalistic fervor and unity.
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- Devi Chaudharani: This is another novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, but it does not include the song "Vande Mataram." The novel is set in the context of rural Bengal and deals with themes of superstition and social reform.
- Kapalkundala: This is also a novel written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and it is a romantic novel with elements of mysticism.
- Durgeshnandini: This was Bankim's first novel, and it is a romantic tale set in medieval Bengal.