Q. 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: c) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper
Explanation :
Songs from Prison
is a collection of translations made by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi. During his imprisonment in 1930, Gandhi translated various religious lyrics from different languages into English. These lyrics were primarily devotional songs from a wide range of spiritual traditions within India.
