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WBCS Prelims 2011
Who was the author of “Pather Dabi” ?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
C. Satinath Bhaduri
D. Tarasankar Bandopadhyay
Explanation
Why Correct: Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote the revolutionary novel 'Pather Dabi' in 1926, which was banned by the British government for its anti-colonial themes.
Distractor Analysis: Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature for 'Gitanjali' and composed India's national anthem. Satinath Bhaduri authored 'Jagari' and 'Dhorai Charit Manas'. Tarasankar Bandopadhyay wrote 'Ganadevata' and 'Arogyaniketan'.
Takeaway: Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's other major works include 'Devdas', 'Parineeta', and 'Srikanta', and he is considered one of Bengal's most influential novelists.
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