Question

UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:

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

1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
4. Sarojini Naidu

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

In July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and passed a resolution that authorized Gandhi to take charge of the non-violent mass movement. This resolution is known as the ‘Quit India Resolution.’ The Quit India Resolution was ratified at the Congress meeting at Gowalia Tank, Bombay, on August 8, 1942, which was marked as the launch of the Quit India Movement. On 9 August 1942, all the top leaders of congress were arrested.
Mahatma Gandhi during his imprisonment in Yeravada jail (Poona) wrote some songs and lyrics. Songs from Prison is a translation of this collection of songs and lyrics in English.

Therefore, option (3) is the correct answer.

Subject: History | Important Personalities

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