PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation
The national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was written by Rabindranath Tagore. It was adopted as the national anthem in 1950.
Key Points
- > Rabindranath Tagore wrote the National Anthem
- > Name of the song is Jana Gana Mana
- > Adopted in 1950
Additional Information
- He also wrote Bangladesh's national anthem, 'Amar Sonar Bangla'.
- He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| National Anthem | Jana Gana Mana |
| Author | Rabindranath Tagore |