Q. Consider the following statements regarding Rabindranath Tagore:

1. He is the original writer of the national anthem of India.
2. He is the original writer of the national anthem of Bangladesh.
3. He is the original writer of the national anthem of Sri Lanka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: Rabindranath Tagore composed India’s national anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," and Bangladesh’s "Amar Sonar Bangla." He also wrote the lyrics and music for the Sri Lankan national anthem, "Sri Lanka Matha," in Bengali for Ananda Samarakoon. Thus, all three statements are correct regarding Tagore’s contributions to the national anthems of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.