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    Who among the following composed the National Song of India?
    Question

    Who among the following composed the National Song of India?

    A.

    Rabindranath Tagore

    B.

    Sri Aurobindo

    C.

    Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

    D.

    Sarojini Naidu

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (C) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

    Explanation:
    The National Song of India, "Vande Mataram", was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his novel "Anandamath" (1882). It became a symbol of India's freedom struggle and was later adopted as the National Song of India.

    Information Booster:

    • First Sung: 1896, at the Indian National Congress session by Rabindranath Tagore.
    • Recognition: The first two stanzas were officially recognized as India's National Song.
    • Language: Originally written in Sanskritized Bengali.
    • Significance: Inspired freedom fighters, including Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi.

    Additional Information:

    • Rabindranath Tagore (Gurudev): Composed Jana Gana Mana, India’s National Anthem.
    • Sri Aurobindo: A freedom fighter and philosopher, but not the composer of the National Song.
    • Sarojini Naidu (Nightingale of India): A poet and freedom fighter, but not associated with "Vande Mataram".

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