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‘Neel-Darpan’ by Dina Bandhu Mitra portrays the plight of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bengali Artisans
  2. Indigo Planters
  3. Landless Labourers
  4. All of them

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Indigo Planters

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Indigo Planters 📚 Explanation: 'Neel-Darpan' (The Indigo Mirror) is a Bengali play that vividly describes the brutal exploitation and suffering of Indian farmers under European indigo planters. It was written during the time of the Indigo Revolt in 1860. The play played a crucial role in raising public awareness and mobilizing the intellectual community against British commercial atrocities. It remains a powerful symbol of social protest in Indian literature.