UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies
Question 63: History and Culture
The song ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’, written during the Swadeshi Movement of India, inspired the Liberation Struggle of Bangladesh and was adopted as the National Anthem of Bangladesh. Who wrote this song?
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Amar Sonar Bangla' in 1905 during the Swadeshi protest against the partition of Bengal. It was a popular song of the Liberation War of 1971 and became the national anthem of Bangladesh. Tagore also wrote India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Rajni Kanta Sen was a Bengali songwriter, not this song's author.
- (b) Dwijendralal Ray was a Bengali poet and playwright, not the author.
- (c) Mukunda Das was a Swadeshi-era poet, not the author.
- (d) Correct: Tagore wrote it.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.