Question

How many stanzas of Rabindranath Tagore’s Jana Gana Mana were adopted as India’s national anthem?

• A. Whole song
• B. Only the first stanza
• C. The first and second stanza
• D. The second and third stanza
• E. Only the fifth stanza

Hint:

India’s national anthem is the first stanza of *Jana Gana Mana*, written by Rabindranath Tagore, and is sung on various national occasions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding "Jana Gana Mana."
*Jana Gana Mana*, written by Rabindranath Tagore, is India's national anthem. The anthem was officially adopted in its first stanza.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Whole song: Incorrect, only the first stanza was adopted as the national anthem.
(B) Only the first stanza: Correct, only the first stanza of *Jana Gana Mana* is used as the national anthem of India.
(C) The first and second stanza: Incorrect, only the first stanza was adopted.
(D) The second and third stanza: Incorrect, only the first stanza is used.
(E) Only the fifth stanza: Incorrect, there is no fifth stanza in *Jana Gana Mana*.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) Only the first stanza, as it is the stanza adopted as India's national anthem.