Who was the author of the famous patriotic play 'Neel Darpan' (1860), which highlighted the plight of indigo farmers in Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the author of the famous patriotic play 'Neel Darpan' (1860), which highlighted the plight of indigo farmers in Bengal?
A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B. Michael Madhusudan Dutt
C. Rabindranath Tagore
D. Dinabandhu Mitra
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Dinabandhu Mitra wrote the powerful play 'Neel Darpan' to bring national attention to the extreme exploitation and brutality inflicted on indigo cultivators by British planters.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Modern History of India Questions

Question #1
The Cripps Mission visited India in March 1942. Mahatma Gandhi described its proposals as a 'post-dated cheque on a crashing bank'. Who headed this mission?
A. Sir Stafford Cripps
B. A. V. Alexander
C. Lord Pethick-Lawrence
D. John Simon

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The mission was led by Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the British War Cabinet, who brought draft proposals regarding India's constitutional future after the war.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #2
The 'Servants of India Society' was formed in the year:
A. 1899
B. 1920
C. 1911
D. 1905

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 in Pune.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India
Question #3
The Mandal Commission Report was implemented during the tenure of:
A. Rajiv Gandhi
B. P.V. Narasimha Rao
C. V.P. Singh
D. Indira Gandhi

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
It provided reservations for OBCs.

This question belongs to: History GK Modern History of India