Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Rabindranath Tagore.
Visva-Bharati University was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 at Santiniketan, West Bengal. It was envisioned as a center for blending Eastern and Western educational and cultural values. Visva-Bharati later became a central university in 1951.
Information Booster:
● Visva-Bharati translates to "World in a Single Nest."
● Focused on the integration of arts, science, and philosophy.
● Recognized for its open-air classrooms and holistic learning approach.
● Attracted scholars and students from across the world.
● Tagore’s Nobel Prize money partially funded the university.
● Famous alumni include Amartya Sen and Satyajit Ray.
Additional Information:
- (b) Aurobindo Ghosh: Founded Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry.
- (c) Annie Besant: Played a significant role in the establishment of Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
- (d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Known for founding the Brahmo Samaj, not Visva-Bharati.