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Q. Rabindranath Tagore had renounced his knighthood because

A
Of a sense of solidarity with the Indian royalty robbed of its power and honour
B
He wanted to join the Congress
C
Of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy
D
He was given to occasional eccentric quirks

Correct Answer

Of the Jallianwala Bagh tragedy

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