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Question
Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:
What attributes of Rabindranath Tagore does the poem (prayer) reflect?
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Solution
The poem reflects Rabindranath Tagore's patriotism and love for his country, his clear-thinking his broad outlook, his scientific attitude and his emphasis on hard work.
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| No. | Column A | No. | Column B |
| 1. | Mind is without fear | (a) | A person with self-respect and proud of possessing it. |
| 2. | Knowledge is free | (b) | Sincerity of heart. |
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Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high - Rabindranath Tagore |
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