With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
A
Pingali Venkayya designed the tricolour Indian National Flag here.
B
Pattabhi Sitaramaiah led the Quit India Movement of Andhra region from here.
C
Rabindranath Tagore translated the National Anthem from Bengali to English here.
D
Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott set up headquarters of Theosophical Society first here.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. Statement (A) is incorrect. While Pingali Venkayya designed the flag, the location most associated with its early versions and discussions is often cited as Vijayawada (1921 INC session), not Madanapalle.
2. Statement (B) is incorrect. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah was a significant leader from the Andhra region, but Madanapalle is not specifically known as the primary center from where he led the Quit India Movement.
3. Statement (C) is correct. In February 1919, Rabindranath Tagore visited the Besant Theosophical College in Madanapalle. During his stay, he translated his poem 'Jana Gana Mana' (later adopted as the National Anthem) from Bengali to English under the title 'The Morning Song of India'. The musical setting for the anthem currently used is also attributed to this visit.
4. Statement (D) is incorrect. The Theosophical Society was founded in New York. Madame Blavatsky and Colonel Olcott later moved its international headquarters to Adyar, Chennai (Madras), not Madanapalle.