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Who wrote the famous patriotic song 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'?

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

Answer options

  1. Muhammad Iqbal
  2. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
  3. Rabindranath Tagore
  4. Sarojini Naidu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Muhammad Iqbal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Muhammad Iqbal šŸ“š Explanation: 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' (officially known as 'Tarana-e-Hindi') was written by the poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1904. It was first published in the journal 'Ittehad' and became an anthem of opposition against British rule in India. Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Jana Gana Mana' (National Anthem), and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote 'Vande Mataram' (National Song). Interestingly, Iqbal later became a key figure in the demand for a separate Pakistan.