Question

‘Bharat Mata’ is a notable painting of which one of the following famous Indian artists?

• A. Abanindranath Tagore
• B. Raja Ravi Varma
• C. Rabindranath Tagore
• D. Jamini Roy

Hint:

Remember that Abanindranath Tagore was a pioneer of the Bengal School of Art and the nephew of Rabindranath Tagore.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The painting "Bharat Mata" was created by Abanindranath Tagore in 1905. It depicts a four-armed woman clad in saffron garments holding a book, sheaves of paddy, a piece of white cloth, and a rudraksha mala. The painting became a symbol of India’s freedom struggle and represents the spirit of Swadeshi. Therefore, Abanindranath Tagore is the correct answer.