Which of the following texts coins the slogan “Vande Matram”?

The correct option is Anandmath.

Step-by-step Explanation:
1. Origin of the Slogan: "Vande Mataram" (translating to "I bow to thee, Mother") was written as a poem by the prominent novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s.
2. First Publication: The poem was officially included in his Bengali political novel, Anandamath (often spelled Anandmath), which was published in 1882.
3. Historical Context: The novel is set against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century. In the story, the patriotic song is sung by the sannyasis (ascetics) fighting against the British East India Company.
4. Impact: The song eventually became a powerful rallying cry for freedom fighters during the Indian Independence Movement, especially after the Partition of Bengal in 1905, and its opening verses were later adopted as the National Song of India.

Why other options are incorrect:
• Mrinalini (1869), Durgeshnandini (1865), and Kapalkundala (1866) are also highly celebrated Bengali novels written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, but the slogan "Vande Mataram" does not appear in them.