Purushottam Das
Shrimanta Sankardeva
Bhupen Hazarika
Nabarkanta Barua
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The correct answer is C. Bhupen Hazarika.
Bhupen Hazarika was an Indian singer, songwriter, musician, actor, poet, and lyricist. He was born in Sadiya, Assam, British India on 9 September 1926. He is considered to be one of the greatest singers and songwriters of India. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972, the Padma Vibhushan in 1987, and the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1992.
The song ‘Shreemoyee Asameer’ was composed by Bhupen Hazarika in 1957. It is a patriotic song that celebrates the beauty and culture of Assam. The song is sung when the Bihu flag is unfurled during the Bihu festival.
The other options are incorrect.
- Purushottam Das was a 16th-century Assamese poet and saint. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of Assamese literature.
- Shrimanta Sankardeva was a 15th-century Assamese saint and reformer. He is considered to be the founder of the Vaishnavite movement in Assam.
- Nabakanta Barua was a 19th-century Assamese poet and writer. He is considered to be one of the pioneers of modern Assamese literature.