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Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel 'Anandamath' (1882) introduced the song 'Vande Mataram', which later became a rallying cry for India's independence movement.

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Answer: True

Vande Mataram, from Anandamath, was first sung at 1896 Congress session. Though controversial for its Hindu imagery, it became a powerful nationalist symbol. First two verses are India's national song (adopted 1950).

Topic Interdisciplinary - Literature & Politics
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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