UP High Court RO / ARO 06 Jan 2022 Shift 1

When and in which book was the National Anthem of India published?

Verified Answer
A. January 1910 Bengal Gazette
B. March 1911 Aryawarth Patrika
C. January 1912 Tatwabodhini Patrika
D. March 1910 Abhivyakti

Explanation:

India's National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was first published under the title 'Bharat Vidhata' in the January $1912$ issue of 'Tatwabodhini Patrika', which was the official publication of the Brahmo Samaj. It was first publicly sung on December $27$, $1911$, at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. Options (1), (2), and (4) provide incorrect dates and publications. The 'Tatwabodhini Patrika' was a significant journal in the intellectual and social reform movements of Bengal. Therefore, (3) January $1912$ Tatwabodhini Patrika is the correct answer.