MCQs on “The Contributions of Rabindranath Tagore to Indian Art and Culture”

1. Who was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature? a) Mahatma Gandhi
   b) Rabindranath Tagore
   c) Sri Aurobindo
   d) Jawaharlal Nehru
   Answer: b) Rabindranath Tagore
2. Which of the following works was written by Rabindranath Tagore? a) Gitanjali
   b) Rigveda
   c) Ramayana
   d) Mahabharata
   Answer: a) Gitanjali
3. Rabindranath Tagore’s famous poem “Jana Gana Mana” was written in which language? a) Hindi
   b) Bengali
   c) Urdu
   d) Sanskrit
   Answer: b) Bengali
4. Which of Rabindranath Tagore’s contributions was related to the field of music? a) Development of Hindustani Classical Music
   b) Introduction of Rabindra Sangeet
   c) The promotion of Carnatic Music
   d) Influence on Bollywood Music
   Answer: b) Introduction of Rabindra Sangeet
5. Rabindranath Tagore was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in which year? a) 1905
   b) 1913
   c) 1920
   d) 1935
   Answer: b) 1913
6. Which Indian movement was Rabindranath Tagore associated with in terms of education? a) National Movement
   b) Bengal Renaissance
   c) Quit India Movement
   d) Dalit Movement
   Answer: b) Bengal Renaissance
7. Which institution did Rabindranath Tagore found in 1901? a) University of Calcutta
   b) Santiniketan
   c) Visva-Bharati University
   d) Jadavpur University
   Answer: b) Santiniketan
8. Rabindranath Tagore’s influence on Indian art and culture is seen most prominently in his contributions to: a) Painting
   b) Literature
   c) Music
   d) All of the above
   Answer: d) All of the above
9. Which of the following was a significant concept introduced by Tagore in education? a) Rote learning
   b) Concept of Gurukul system
   c) Emphasis on creativity and self-expression
   d) Centralized education
   Answer: c) Emphasis on creativity and self-expression
10. In which of Tagore’s works do we find the idea of humanism and global consciousness? a) Gitanjali
    b) Chokher Bali
    c) Gora
    d) Shesher Kobita
    Answer: a) Gitanjali
11. Which one of the following is a painting style developed by Rabindranath Tagore? a) Bengal School of Art
    b) Pahari School of Art
    c) Kalighat Paintings
    d) Modern Abstract Art
    Answer: a) Bengal School of Art
12. Rabindranath Tagore’s “Jana Gana Mana” was adopted as: a) National Anthem of India
    b) National Song of India
    c) State Anthem of Bengal
    d) State Anthem of Punjab
    Answer: a) National Anthem of India
13. Which cultural movement in Bengal was Tagore a part of, that aimed to promote national consciousness? a) Renaissance Movement
    b) Indian National Congress Movement
    c) Swadeshi Movement
    d) Bhakti Movement
    Answer: a) Renaissance Movement
14. Tagore’s work, “Shesher Kobita”, is a reflection of which of the following themes? a) Rural Bengal
    b) The complexities of modern relationships
    c) Freedom struggle
    d) Historical fiction
    Answer: b) The complexities of modern relationships
15. Rabindranath Tagore wrote the original music for which of the following songs? a) Vande Mataram
    b) Sare Jahan Se Achha
    c) Jana Gana Mana
    d) Jana Gana Tara
    Answer: c) Jana Gana Mana
16. Rabindranath Tagore’s influence on Indian cinema is best seen in his: a) Writings on film theory
    b) Involvement in creating regional films
    c) Literary works being adapted into films
    d) Contribution to Bollywood’s music
    Answer: c) Literary works being adapted into films
17. Tagore’s philosophy on education emphasized which of the following aspects? a) Secularism and global awareness
    b) Nationalism and militarism
    c) Westernization and scientific thought
    d) Vocational training and industrialism
    Answer: a) Secularism and global awareness
18. Rabindranath Tagore’s influence on the growth of Indian theatre was most significantly seen in: a) His dramas and plays
    b) His music compositions for theatre
    c) His philosophical essays
    d) His direction of theatrical productions
    Answer: a) His dramas and plays
19. In which of these countries did Tagore have a significant following during his lifetime? a) United States
    b) Japan
    c) China
    d) Russia
    Answer: b) Japan
20. The architectural design of Santiniketan was influenced by: a) Western styles
    b) Mughal architecture
    c) Traditional Bengali designs and natural surroundings
    d) European classical styles
    Answer: c) Traditional Bengali designs and natural surroundings
21. Which of the following themes is prominent in Tagore’s work “Gora”? a) Colonialism and its impact
    b) Inner struggles of identity and nationalism
    c) The socio-political conditions of India
    d) Religious conflicts in India
    Answer: b) Inner struggles of identity and nationalism
22. Rabindranath Tagore’s writings contributed significantly to: a) Development of modern poetry in India
    b) Development of regional languages
    c) Development of Indian cinema
    d) Development of ancient Vedic texts
    Answer: a) Development of modern poetry in India
23. Which philosophy did Rabindranath Tagore endorse in his literary works? a) Materialism
    b) Idealism
    c) Pragmatism
    d) Spiritualism
    Answer: b) Idealism
24. In which medium did Tagore express his thoughts on humanism and spirituality? a) Sculpture
    b) Painting
    c) Poetry
    d) Dance
    Answer: c) Poetry
25. Tagore’s book “The Home and the World” primarily addresses issues of: a) The conflict between tradition and modernity
    b) Rural-urban divide
    c) The impact of Western culture
    d) The philosophy of education
    Answer: a) The conflict between tradition and modernity
26. Which of the following does not belong to Tagore’s contributions? a) Music
    b) Dance
    c) Sculpture
    d) Literature
    Answer: c) Sculpture
27. Tagore’s poetry, particularly in “Gitanjali”, emphasizes: a) Political freedom
    b) Spiritual connection with the divine
    c) The beauty of nature
    d) Nationalistic ideas
    Answer: b) Spiritual connection with the divine
28. Which Indian national leader was greatly influenced by Rabindranath Tagore’s works? a) Jawaharlal Nehru
    b) Mahatma Gandhi
    c) Subhas Chandra Bose
    d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    Answer: b) Mahatma Gandhi
29. Which Indian festival did Tagore promote as an important cultural event in Santiniketan? a) Durga Puja
    b) Diwali
    c) Holi
    d) Vasant Utsav (Spring Festival)
    Answer: d) Vasant Utsav (Spring Festival)
30. Tagore’s literary works, especially “Gitanjali,” have been translated into how many languages? a) Over 10
    b) Over 20
    c) Over 50
    d) Over 100
    Answer: c) Over 50

These MCQs are designed to assess the knowledge and understanding of Rabindranath Tagore’s contributions to Indian art, literature, culture, and society.