Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Indian literature (Nobel): Who was the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature? Identify the pioneering Indian laureate. Choose the correct author.

Difficulty: Easy

Rabindranath Tagore
R. K. Narayan
Sarojini Naidu
Mulk Raj Anand

Correct Answer: Rabindranath Tagore

Explanation:

ConceptRabindranath Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his poetry, becoming the first Indian laureate.

Final AnswerRabindranath Tagore

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