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Who wrote “Nil Darpan”?

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

Answer options

  1. Madhusudan Dutta
  2. Dinabandhu Mitra
  3. Harish Chandra Mukherjee
  4. Kali Prasanna Singha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Dinabandhu Mitra

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B. Dinabandhu Mitra 📚 Explanation: ‘Nil Darpan’ (The Indigo Mirror) is a famous Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1860. It highlights the brutal exploitation of Indian farmers under European indigo planters. The play was essential in mobilizing public opinion during the Indigo Revolt. It remains a landmark in Indian theater and a powerful symbol of social and political protest in literature.