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
Correct Answer
D
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi translated ancient Indian religious lyrics from the Upanishads and other Sanskrit texts into English while incarcerated in Yerwada Jail in 1930, a collection later published as 'Songs from Prison'. While Sarojini Naidu is a tempting choice due to her literary fame as a poet, her works were original English compositions rather than translations of ancient religious texts. This question tests the core concept of the literary and intellectual contributions made by Indian national leaders during their periods of imprisonment.
Modern Indian HistoryLiterary Works of Freedom FightersSongs from PrisonTranslationAncient Indian religious lyricsEnglishBal Gangadhar TilakJawaharlal NehruMohandas Karamchand GandhiSarojini Naidu