OPSC OAS 2022 PrelimsHistory, Art & CultureQuestion 10
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2022 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Consider the statements regarding the nationalist Romesh Chunder Dutt.
- He translated Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- He was president of the Indian National Congress.
- He qualified the ICS.
- He was president of the Bongiya Sahitya Parisha
Which of the following statements are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (D) All are correct
- Romesh Chunder Dutt created condensed English verse translations of both these ancient Indian epics, making them more accessible to English readers.
- R.C. Dutt presided over the Lucknow session of the Indian National Congress in 1899, where he emphasized economic issues and criticized British colonial policies.
- Dutt was among the first Indians to pass the Indian Civil Service examination in 1869, later serving in various administrative positions throughout British India.
- He served as president of the Bengal Literary Academy (Bangiya Sahitya Parishad), demonstrating his commitment to promoting Bengali language and literature alongside his nationalist activities.
