The Nightingale of India

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What was the real name of the Nightingale of India?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. Annie Besant

  3. Kamala Nehru

  4. Kasturba Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was a prominent Indian political activist, poet, and orator. She was known as the Nightingale of India for her melodious voice and eloquent speeches.

In which year was Sarojini Naidu born?

  1. 1879

  2. 1880

  3. 1881

  4. 1882


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879, in Hyderabad, India.

Where did Sarojini Naidu receive her education?

  1. University of Madras

  2. University of Calcutta

  3. University of Bombay

  4. University of Oxford


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu received her education at the University of Madras, where she studied English literature and philosophy.

When did Sarojini Naidu join the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1905

  2. 1906

  3. 1907

  4. 1908


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu joined the Indian National Congress in 1905, becoming one of the first women to join the party.

In which year did Sarojini Naidu become the first woman president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1925

  2. 1926

  3. 1927

  4. 1928


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu became the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1925, a historic moment for the Indian independence movement.

What was the title of Sarojini Naidu's first collection of poems?

  1. The Golden Threshold

  2. The Bird of Time

  3. The Broken Wing

  4. The Sceptred Flute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu's first collection of poems, titled 'The Golden Threshold', was published in 1905 and received critical acclaim.

Which of the following poems by Sarojini Naidu is considered her most famous work?

  1. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad

  2. The Gift of India

  3. The Snake-Charmer

  4. Coromandel Fishers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu's poem 'Coromandel Fishers' is widely regarded as her most famous work, capturing the lives and struggles of the fishermen of the Coromandel Coast.

What was the name of Sarojini Naidu's husband?

  1. Govindarajulu Naidu

  2. Madhavrao Naidu

  3. Harilal Naidu

  4. Ramananda Naidu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was married to Govindarajulu Naidu, a physician and social reformer.

How many children did Sarojini Naidu have?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu had four children: Jayasurya, Padmaja, Randheer, and Leilamani.

When did Sarojini Naidu pass away?

  1. 1949

  2. 1950

  3. 1951

  4. 1952


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu passed away on March 2, 1949, at the age of 70.

Where was Sarojini Naidu cremated?

  1. Hyderabad

  2. Allahabad

  3. Delhi

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was cremated in Hyderabad, her birthplace, according to her wishes.

Which posthumous honor was bestowed upon Sarojini Naidu?

  1. Bharat Ratna

  2. Padma Vibhushan

  3. Padma Bhushan

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 1999.

What is the name of the university in Hyderabad that was established in honor of Sarojini Naidu?

  1. Sarojini Naidu University

  2. Sarojini Naidu College

  3. Sarojini Naidu Institute of Technology

  4. Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu University, located in Hyderabad, was established in 1991 in honor of the Nightingale of India.

Which Indian postage stamp features the image of Sarojini Naidu?

  1. 5 paise

  2. 10 paise

  3. 25 paise

  4. 50 paise


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A 25 paise postage stamp featuring the image of Sarojini Naidu was issued by the Indian Postal Service in 1964.

Which film was made about the life of Sarojini Naidu?

  1. Sarojini Naidu

  2. The Nightingale of India

  3. The Golden Threshold

  4. Coromandel Fishers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A film titled 'The Nightingale of India' was released in 1957, depicting the life and achievements of Sarojini Naidu.

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