Correct Option (b):
The poem 'Subh-e Azadi' (Dawn of Freedom) was composed by Faiz Ahmed Faiz in August 1947, immediately following the Partition of India. This Urdu poem reflects the poet's disillusionment and sorrow regarding the consequences of partition, despite the attainment of independence. It expresses a sense of betrayal and lament over the immense bloodshed and suffering that accompanied the freedom, suggesting that the achieved 'dawn' was not the one envisioned. Faiz Ahmed Faiz is recognized for his blend of revolutionary thought with profound human emotions in his poetry.
Incorrect Options:
Option (a) Sahir Ludhiyanvi: He was a prominent Urdu poet and lyricist, known for his progressive writings and film songs, but he did not author 'Subh-e Azadi'.
Option (c) Muhammad Iqbal: A distinguished poet, philosopher, and politician, often credited with inspiring the Pakistan Movement. He is famous for works like 'Saare Jahan Se Achha', but 'Subh-e Azadi' is not attributed to him.
Option (d) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: A leading figure of the Indian independence movement, a scholar, and India's first Minister of Education. While a prolific writer and intellectual, he was not primarily a poet, and 'Subh-e Azadi' is not his work.