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History GK · Q54

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 54

Q54

Who composed the song "Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindostan Hamara"?

A.
Mohammed Iqbal
Answer
B.
Josh Malihabadi
C.
Bhagat Singh
D.
Chandra Shekhar Azad

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Muhammad Iqbal was a famous poet, politician, philosopher and a remarkable academic. He was also a barrister in British India. He used poetry and songs to spread political awareness amongst the people. Iqbal wrote “Sare Jahan se Achha Hindustan Hamara”, the famous song was used as a slogan to rejuvenate the youth with a feeling of patriotism. The abridged version of the song is still sung and is also played frequently as a marching song by the Indian Armed Forces.