WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who painted the image of Bharat Mata?

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

Answer options

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Abanindranath Tagore
  3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
  4. Mahatma Gandhi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Abanindranath Tagore

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Abanindranath Tagore šŸ“š Explanation: The iconic image of 'Bharat Mata' (Mother India) was painted by Abanindranath Tagore in 1905 during the Swadeshi movement. He depicted her as a saffron-clad ascetic woman holding four objects: a book, sheaves of paddy, a piece of cloth, and a mala. This painting became a powerful symbol of Indian nationalism and unity during the struggle against British rule. It aimed to humanize the idea of the nation and inspire spiritual devotion among the masses.