Q44 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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Who among the following is associated with 'Song 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: (c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Explanation

  1. A

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Tilak. Gita Rahasya from prison; not this English lyric volume.

  2. B

    Jawaharlal Nehru

    Nehru. Discovery of India; not Song from Prison.

  3. C

    Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

    Gandhi. Songs from Prison — English renderings of Indian religious lyrics.

  4. D

    Sarojini Naidu

    Naidu. The Golden Threshold; not this prison songbook.

Summary. Official key is (c) Gandhi. ‘Songs from Prison’ collects his English translations of Indian religious lyrics made in jail.

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