UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 55
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi)
Explanation: Gandhi compiled/translated devotional writings and hymns into English as Songs from Prison during his imprisonment.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-Tilak wrote major works such as Gita Rahasya, not this collection.
B. Incorrect-Nehru authored Discovery of India and prison letters, not Songs from Prison.
C. Correct-M. K. Gandhi is associated with Songs from Prison.
D. Incorrect-Sarojini Naidu was a poet, but she did not produce this named translation.