Q. Who wrote the national anthem of India?
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Notes: The national anthem of India is called "Jana Gana Mana." It was written by Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet and philosopher who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. The anthem was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911. The lyrics of "Jana Gana Mana" are written in Bengali, and they pay tribute to the divine spirit that resides within all people and to the nation of India. The song has been translated into English, and it is widely sung and played at public events and ceremonies in India.

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