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The author of ‘Neel Darpan’ was?

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

Answer options

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Dinabandhu Mitra
  3. Girish Chandra Ghosh
  4. Bipin Chandra Pal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dinabandhu Mitra

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Dinabandhu Mitra. ‘Neel Darpan’ is a famous Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1860. This play reflects the harsh realities of the Indigo Rebellion (Neel Bidroha) that took place in Bengal in the 19th century. It boldly exposed the exploitation and torture faced by Indian farmers at the hands of British indigo planters.