The first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature was _______________.

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation:
Rabindranath Tagore was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems, "Gitanjali" (Song Offerings). This was a monumental achievement, as he was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Tagore's works reflect profound thoughts on spirituality, humanism, and nature, making him one of the most celebrated literary figures globally. He was also a polymath, excelling in poetry, music, and art, and is the author of the Indian national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana".

Knowledge Booster:
● Tagore's Nobel Citation: Recognized for his deeply sensitive, fresh, and beautiful verse, through which he made his poetic thought a part of the literature of the West.
● Tagore was a key figure in the Bengali Renaissance and contributed to the modernization of Bengali literature.
● He established Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, promoting education that blends Eastern and Western philosophies.
● The Nobel Prize medal and certificate awarded to Tagore are preserved at Visva-Bharati University.

Additional Information:
● Sarojini Naidu (Option b): Known as the "Nightingale of India" for her poetry but did not win the Nobel Prize.
● Mother Teresa (Option c): Won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work but not in literature.
● C.V. Raman (Option d): Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman Effect, unrelated to literature.