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Who among the following social reformers developed the modern Bengali Alphabet in British India?
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Who among the following social reformers developed the modern Bengali Alphabet in British India?

A.

Keshab Chandra Sen

B.

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

C.

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

D.

Rabindra Nath Tagore

Correct option is C

·  Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar played a pivotal role in developing the modern Bengali alphabet. He rationalized and reformed the script by standardizing the use of punctuation, simplifying letters, and reducing the number of letters in the alphabet.

·   His efforts made the Bengali script more accessible, easier to learn, and more suited for printing and publishing, thus contributing significantly to Bengali literature and education.

Additional Information:
  • Vidyasagar was a renowned educationist, reformer, and writer, known for advocating women's education and widow remarriage.
  • He was also instrumental in publishing textbooks that popularized the modern Bengali script.
  • His reforms had a lasting impact on Bengali typography and made it easier for publishers to produce books and periodicals.
Other Options:
  • Keshab Chandra Sen : A prominent Brahmo Samaj leader, he contributed to social reform but was not associated with developing the Bengali alphabet.
  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee : A celebrated writer and author of "Anandamath", he used the Bengali script effectively but did not reform the alphabet.
  • Rabindranath Tagore : A Nobel laureate and literary genius, Tagore enriched Bengali literature but did not develop or reform the script.

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