GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Leadership of Gandhi2021

Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

A

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B

Jawaharlal Nehru

C

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

D

Sarojini Naidu

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The work in question is 'Songs from Prison', described as a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics into English. 2. Option (A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak wrote 'Gita Rahasya' while imprisoned, but not 'Songs from Prison'. 3. Option (B) Jawaharlal Nehru wrote works like 'Discovery of India' and 'Glimpses of World History' during his imprisonments, but not this specific translation. 4. Option (C) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, during his imprisonment in Yerwada Jail in 1930, translated hymns and verses from Indian religious texts (Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Bhakti poets) into English. These were later published under the title 'Songs from Prison'. He is directly associated with this work. 5. Option (D) Sarojini Naidu was a renowned poet but is not known for this particular translation work. Therefore, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is the correct answer.

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