SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30th July 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q17

Which of the following books was written by Rabindranath Tagore?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:-

Gitanjali

Explanation:-

'Gitanjali' is one of the most famous works written by Rabindranath Tagore. It is a collection of poems, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He was the first non-European to win this award.

Key Points

Other Books:

Discovery of India: Written by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Train to Pakistan: Written by Khushwant Singh.

A Suitable Boy: Written by Vikram Seth.

Literary Contribution: Tagore made significant contributions not only in poetry but also in the fields of novels, plays, essays, and music (Rabindra Sangeet).

National Anthems: He also wrote the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', and the national anthem of Bangladesh, 'Amar Shonar Bangla'.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: In which year did Rabindranath Tagore receive the Nobel Prize for 'Gitanjali'?

Answer: He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 1913.

Question: Who gave Rabindranath Tagore the title of 'Gurudev'?

Answer: He was given the title of 'Gurudev' by Mahatma Gandhi.