Question 36
AOptions
BSolution
The correct statement regarding Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh is that Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) from Bengali to English here. This historic event took place in February 1919 at the Besant Theosophical College in Madanapalle. Rabindranath Tagore himself rendered the English translation, and it was later set to music by Margaret Cousins, the wife of the college principal. This is a well-documented and significant historical fact associated with Madanapalle.
The other options are incorrect:
A) Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag, but this event was not specifically tied to Madanapalle.
B) Pattabhi Sitaramaiah was indeed a prominent leader from the Andhra region, but the Quit India Movement was a widespread event, and he did not specifically lead it from Madanapalle in the context described.
D) Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up the headquarters of the Theosophical Society first in New York (1875) and later moved it to Adyar, Chennai (1882), not Madanapalle.
CStrategy
For questions linking historical places with events, verify each option against known historical facts. Specific details about location and associated individuals are key. Often, one option will stand out as a uniquely identifying event for that place.
DSyllabus Analysis
This question falls under the Modern Indian History section, specifically covering cultural aspects and important historical events related to prominent personalities.
EQuestion Analysis
Medium. Requires specific historical knowledge about the origins of the National Anthem's English translation.