2021 · Modern HistoryPrevious Year Question
Q44.
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
Answer

C

Explanation

Songs from Prison' is a book of translation from Sanskrit hymns and lyrics, from the Upanishads and other scriptures. Mahatma Gandhi made these translations during his incarceration in Yeravada Prison in 1930. Translations of works by Manu, Tulsidas, Kabir, Nanak, Mirabai, Ramdas, Tukaram and many other poets. Gandhi prepared these translations mainly for his English friends and especially for Mirabehn. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.