Rabindranath Tagore Birth Anniversary – Let’s know about him

Rabindranath Tagore was born on 7th May 1861 in Jorasanko, Kolkata West Bengal. His mother’s name was Sarada Devi and his father’s name was Debendra Nath Tagore. This year we are celebrating his 163rd birth anniversary.

Rabindranath Tagore was born into a prosperous family of Bengal. He was not sent to any school for education in his childhood.

Arrangements for his education were made at home in Kolkata, West Bengal.

His father sent him to England for further studies.

He was a famous poet and wrote many dramas, novels, stories, and poems. His greatest and most famous poem is ‘Gitanjali’ (a collection of poems). Gitanjali was originally written in Bengali language and later translated it into English. You may see the title page of Gitanjali below:

Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. He was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize.

In 1901, he founded a school in Bolpur, West Bengal. He named it ‘Santiniketan‘. This school became famous in all over the world. It does not have any huge buildings. Students acquire education in the lap of nature.

He had many disciples, who called him “Gurudev” with great respect.

He died on 7th August 1941.

Quiz on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary

Birth Anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, KVS Library

Rabindra Nath Tagore birth Anniversary Quiz

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When was Rabindra Nath Tagore born -

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Nobel Prize is awarded in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and peace. Rabindra Nath Tagore was the first non-European to earn the Nobel Prize in the field of ……………….

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“Jana Gana Mana” the national anthem of India and “Amar Shonar Bangla” the national anthem of Bangladesh was composed by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.

“Jana Gana Mana” was first sung in …………. (Year) at a Calcutta session of the INS(Indian National Congress).

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Which of the following is not written by Rabindranath Tagore?

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Which of the following institutes were founded by Rabindranath Tagore?

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Who awarded Tagore with a knighthood in 1915?

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Which tragedy made Tagore renounce his knighthood? 

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The preface of Gitanjali, Tagore’s most popular collection of poems was written by:

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Who composed the poem called Bidrohi Kobi in memory of Rabindranath Tagore?

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When was Rabindra Nath Tagore died -

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2 thoughts on “Rabindranath Tagore Birth Anniversary – Let’s know about him”

  1. I have readen the book GITANJALI and to be honest it was so good, amazing and beautiful. I recommend everyone to read the book GITANJALI.

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