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

Options

A

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

B

Jawaharlal Nehru

C

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

D

Sarojini Naidu

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Solution :

The correct option is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Explanation:
'Songs from Prison' is a collection of translations of ancient Indian religious lyrics into English made by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) in 1930 while he was imprisoned in Yerwada Jail, Pune.

During his time in prison after the Salt March, Mahatma Gandhi translated various hymns, verses, and songs from traditional Indian texts, including the Upanishads and devotional songs by saint-poets like Kabir and Surdas. The work was later edited and prepared for publication by John S. Hoyland in 1934.

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