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GURUDEV TAGORE

10th May, 2023 Culture

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Context

  • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Gurudev Tagore on his Jayanti. 
  • From art to music and from education to literature, he has left an indelible mark across several areas. We reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision for a prosperous, progressive and enlightened India.

About Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

  • Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel laureate from India known as the Bard of Bengal, was born on the 25th day of the Boishakh month in Kolkata.

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Gurudev Tagore is/are correct?

1. The Chavand school of art was developed during the reign of Rana Pratap.

2. His reign began with the defeat of Mughals in the Battle of Khanwa in 1527.

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: 1

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