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Sarojini Naidu (1879–1949)

General Introduction
• Sarojini Naidu (née Chattopadhyay) is hailed as the "Nightingale of India" because of her song-like poems and lyrical beauty.
Mahatma Gandhi nicknamed her Nightingale of India (Bharata Kokila/ Bulbul-e-Hind).
• She was well-regarded as a poet, considered the "Indian Yeats".
• For her lyrical beauty, Naidu's poetry is often compared to the English Romantic poet P.B. Shelley.
• She was a prominent Indian poet, freedom fighter, and political activist.
• She served as the first Governor of United Provinces, after India's independence in 1947.
• Naidu is known as "one of India's feminist luminaries".
• Naidu's birthday, 13 February, is celebrated as National Women's Day in India to recognise powerful voices of women in
India's history.
• Her poetic oeuvre is celebrated for its lyrical beauty, vivid imagery, and deep connection to Indian culture, nature, human
emotions, and universal truths.
• As a poet, she captured the spirit of her time-blending nationalism, feminism, and spirituality.

Early Life and Education

• Born: on February 13, 1879, in Hyderabad, India, to a Bengali family. The eldest of the 8 siblings.
• Father: Aghorenath Chattopadhyay, was a scientist and educator
• Mother: Barada Sundari Devi, was a poet, fostering a creative environment.
• A child prodigy, Naidu wrote her first poem at 12 and gained recognition with her play Maher Muneer, which impressed the
Nizam of Hyderabad.
• Studied at King's College, London, and Girton College, Cambridge, where she was exposed to English literature and Romantic
poets, shaping her early poetic style.
• In 1898, she married Govindaraju Naidu , a doctor whom she met during her stay in England.
• She knew 05 languages: Bengali, Telugu, Urdu, Persian and English.

Literary Influences
• Influenced by English Romantic poets like Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and Lord Byron, evident in her lyrical and emotive style.
• Indian mystical and folk traditions, as well as Persian and Urdu poetry, enriched her work with an indigenous flavor.
• Encouraged by Edmund Gosse, a British critic, to focus on Indian themes, which led her to shift from imitative Western poetry
to authentic Indian expressions.

Political and Cultural Context

• Naidu's poetry was written during India's freedom struggle, and her work reflects a deep patriotism and pride in Indian heritage.
• Gopal Krishna Gokhale inspired Sarojini Naidu to commit herself to India's freedom movement in 1902.
• As a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress (She was appointed Congress
president in 1925), her poetry often carried undertones of social reform and national awakening.

Sarojini Naidu's Poetry Collections

1. The Golden Threshold (1905) [Named after her family home]
2. The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death & the Spring (1912) [Dedicated to Gopal Krishna Gokhale]
3. The Broken Wing: Songs of Love, Death & Destiny (1917)
4. The Sceptred Flute: Songs of India (1943) [ A compilation of her earlier works]
5. The Feather of the Dawn (1961) [ Posthumously edited by her daughter, Padmaja Naidu]

1. The Golden Threshold (1905):

o Her debut collection, named after her family home in Hyderabad.
o The publication was suggested by Edmund Gosse, and bore an introduction by Arthur Symons.
o Features poems like "Indian Weavers," "Coromandel Fishers," and "Palanquin Bearers," which celebrate Indian life,
labor, and landscapes.
o Marked by lyrical simplicity and vivid imagery, it established her as a poet of Indian sensibilities.
2. The Bird of Time: Songs of Life, Death & the Spring (1912):
o Dedicated to her mentor, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and introduced by Edmund Gosse.
o It includes her most famous poem "In the Bazaars of Hyderabad".
o Explores universal themes of love, death, and transience, with poems like "Death and Life" and "The Soul's Prayer."
o Shows a maturing style with deeper philosophical undertones and a blend of Indian and Western poetic traditions.
3. The Broken Wing: Songs of Love, Death & Destiny (1917):
o Written during a period of personal and political turmoil, reflecting themes of loss, sacrifice, and resilience.
o Includes patriotic poems like "The Gift of India," which mourns the sacrifices of Indian soldiers in World War I.
o It also includes "Awake!", dedicated to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, which she read as the conclusion to a 1915 speech to the
Indian National Congress to urge unified Indian action.
o Demonstrates her ability to weave personal emotions with national concerns.

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 4. The Sceptred Flute: Songs of India (1943):
o A compilation of her earlier works, showcasing her range and mastery.
o Reinforces her role as a poet who captured the soul of India.
5. The Feather of the Dawn (1961):
o A posthumous collection edited by her daughter, Padmaja Naidu.
o Contains poems written in her later years, reflecting introspection and spiritual depth.

Sarojini Naidu's Notable Poems

1. The Gift of India: A poem commemorating the sacrifices of Indian soldiers during World War I.
2. To India: A patriotic poem expressing love and devotion for her homeland.
3. To Youth: A poem about the importance of youth and its potential.
4. Song of a Dream: A poem about the poet's dreams and aspirations.
5. Cradle Song: A lullaby poem with nature imagery.
6. Autumn Song: A poem expressing the beauty of the autumn season.
7. The Village Song: A poem celebrating the beauty of rural life in India.
8. Indian Love-Song: A love poem exploring the complexities of human emotions.
9. Indian Weavers: A reflective poem about the stages of life through symbols of Indian weavers and their craft.
10. In the Bazaars of Hyderabad: A poem describing the sights and sounds of the bustling markets of Hyderabad.
11. Street Cries: A poem capturing the sounds of everyday life in India.
12. The Bangle Sellers: A poem depicting the bangle sellers of India.
13. Palanquin Bearers: A poem about the palanquin bearers and famous for musicality.
14. Coromandel Fishers: A poem about the fishers of the Coromandel Coast.
15. June Sunset: A poem describing a beautiful sunset over the Indian landscape.
16. The Queen's Rival: A poem about a queen's rival.
17. The Pardah Nashin: portraying women's dignity through feminist perspective
18. The Flute-Player of Brindaban: inspired by Indian spirituality
19. In the Forest: The poem explores the theme of mortality.

Themes in Naidu's Poetry

1. Indian Culture and Heritage:
a. Poems like "Bangle Sellers" and "Village Song" depict the vibrancy of Indian festivals, crafts, and folk traditions.
2. Nature and Beauty:
a. In "Coromandel Fishers," she evokes the sea's majesty and the fishermen's courage, while "Autumn Song" captures the
fleeting beauty of the season.
b. Her nature poetry often carries symbolic undertones, reflecting human emotions or spiritual quests.
3. Love and Femininity:
a. Naidu's love poems, such as "To My Fairy Fancies" and "Ecstasy," explore romantic and mystical dimensions of love.
b. She portrays women with sensitivity, highlighting their strength, grace, and emotional depth, as seen in "Palanquin
Bearers" and "The Pardah Nashin."
4. Patriotism and Sacrifice:
a. "The Gift of India" is a poignant tribute to Indian soldiers, personifying India as a grieving mother.
5. Life, Death, and Spirituality:
a. In "The Soul's Prayer," she explores the soul's quest for divine truth, while "In the Forest" reflects on mortality and transcendence.
b. Her work often conveys a sense of hope and acceptance in the face of life's impermanence.

Naidu's Poetic Style and Techniques

1. Lyrical Quality
2. Use of Alliteration
3. Vivid and Sensory Imagery and Symbolism
4. Simplicity and Universality
5. Influence of Indian Oral Traditions
6. Romantic and Mystical Elements:
o Influenced by Romanticism, her poetry exalts emotion, imagination, and the sublime.
o Her mystical strain, rooted in Indian spirituality, explores the divine and the eternal, as seen in "The Flute-Player of Brindaban."

Critical Reception and Legacy

• Naidu's early work was praised by British critics like Edmund Gosse and Arthur Symons for its exotic charm and lyrical beauty.
• Edmund Gosse called her "the most accomplished living poet in India" in 1919.
• Rabindranath Tagore also praised her for her marvellous poetic skills.
• In India, she was celebrated as a voice of national pride, with her poetry resonating during the freedom struggle.
• Some critics noted her early reliance on Western forms but lauded her shift to Indian themes.

Biographies of Sarojini Naidu:

1. Sarojini Naidu: a Biography by Padmini Sengupta, was published in 1966. [ foreword by J.L Nehru]
2. Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale and The Freedom Fighter by Anu Kumar, was published in 2014.

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 MCQs on Sarojini Naidu
1. What was Sarojini Naidu’s original name? 14. Which poem by Sarojini Naidu celebrates the life of
(A) Sarojini Chattopadhyay fishermen?
(B) Sarojini Govindarajulu Naidu (A) Indian Weavers (B) Palanquin Bearers

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(C) Sarojini Ghose (C) Coromandel Fishers (D) Bangle Sellers
(D) Sarojini Devi 15. Which British critic encouraged Naidu to focus on Indian
2. When was Sarojini Naidu born? themes in her poetry?
(A) February 13, 1879 (B) March 7, 1887 (A) Arthur Symons (B) Edmund Gosse
(C) January 26, 1880 (D) August 15, 1879 (C) T.S. Eliot (D) W.B. Yeats
3. Where was Sarojini Naidu born? 16. Which of Naidu’s poems uses the metaphor of weaving to
(A) Kolkata (B) Mumbai depict the stages of life?
(C) Hyderabad (D) Delhi (A) Indian Weavers (B) The Gift of India
4. What is Sarojini Naidu often called due to her lyrical poetry? (C) Village Song (D) The Soul’s Prayer
(A) The Rose of India (B) The Nightingale of India 17. In which year was Naidu’s collection The Bird of Time

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(C) The Voice of India (D) The Poetess of India published?
5. Who called Sarojini Naidu Bhrata Kokila? (A) 1905 (B) 1912 (C) 1917 (D) 1943
(A) Goal Krishan Gokhale (B) Mohammad Ali Jinnah 18. Which poem by Naidu is a patriotic elegy for Indian soldiers
(C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Rabindranath Tagore in World War I?
6. Which of the following languages was Sarojini Naidu (A) The Gift of India (B) Awake
proficient in? (C) The Broken Wing (D) To India
(A) English and Telugu (B) Hindi and Marathi 19. What is the central theme of “The Gift of India”?
(C) Tamil and Kannada (D) Gujarati and Punjabi (A) Love and romance (B) Sacrifice and patriotism
7. Which movement did Sarojini Naidu actively participate in (C) Nature’s beauty (D) Spiritual awakening
under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership? 20. In which poem does Naidu personify India as a grieving
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(A) Swadeshi Movement (B) Salt Satyagraha mother?

(C) Quit India Movement (D) All of the above (A) To India (B) The Gift of India
8. In which year did Sarojini Naidu become the first Indian (C) Awake (D) The Broken Wing
woman President of the Indian National Congress? 21. What is the tone of “The Gift of India”?
(A) 1917 (B) 1925 (A) Joyful (B) Elegiac
(C) 1930 (D) 1947 (C) Satirical (D) Humorous
9. Which state did Sarojini Naidu serve as the first female 22. Which of Naidu’s poems reflects her feminist perspective?
governor of after India’s independence? (A) The Pardah Nashin (B) The Gift of India
(A) Gujarat (B) West Bengal (C) Coromandel Fishers (D) Autumn Song
(C) Uttar Pradesh (D) Tamil Nadu 23. Which of Naidu’s poems reflects feminist undertones by
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10. Who among the following was a literary mentor to Sarojini portraying women’s dignity?
Naidu, encouraging her to focus on Indian themes in her (A) The Pardah Nashin
poetry? (B) The Gift of India
(A) Edmund Gosse (B) Arthur Symons (C) Autumn Song
(C) William Butler Yeats (D) All of the above (D) The Flute-Player of Brindaban
11. Which political leader inspired Sarojini Naidu to commit 24. What is the primary emotion in “The Pardah Nashin”?
herself to India’s freedom movement in 1902? (A) Joy (B) Sorrow
(A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (C) Dignity (D) Fear Correct
(C) Jawaharlal Nehru (D) Annie Besant 25. What is the primary theme of Naidu’s poem “Palanquin
12. Who was Sarojini Naidu’s political mentor, deeply Bearers”?
influencing her through the philosophy of non-violence and (A) Patriotism (B) Nature
civil disobedience? (C) Feminine grace (D) Spirituality
(A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Mahatma Gandhi 26. What is the rhythmic structure of “Palanquin Bearers”
(C) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (D) Annie Besant inspired by?
13. What was the name of Sarojini Naidu’s debut poetry collection (A) The sound of waves
published in 1905? (B) The swaying of a palanquin
(A) The Bird of Time (B) The Golden Threshold (C) The clanging of bangles
(C) The Broken Wing (D) The Sceptred Flute (D) The weaving of cloth

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27. Which of Naidu’s poems is known for its musicality? 40. Naidu’s poetry often draws inspiration from which Indian
(A) Palanquin Bearers (B) The Gift of India tradition?
(C) In the Forest (D) The Soul’s Prayer (A) Classical dance (B) Folk songs and bhajans
28. Which university did Sarojini Naidu attend in England? (C) Vedic chants (D) Mughal architecture
(A) Oxford University (B) Cambridge University 41. Which of the following poems is part of The Golden
(C) London University (D) Edinburgh University

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Threshold?
29. What is the title of Naidu’s posthumous poetry collection (A) The Soul’s Prayer (B) Indian Weavers
edited by her daughter? (C) The Gift of India (D) In the Forest
(A) The Feather of the Dawn 42. What is the primary literary style of Naidu’s poetry?
(B) The Sceptred Flute (A) Narrative (B) Lyrical
(C) The Broken Wing (C) Dramatic (D) Satirical
(D) The Golden Threshold 43. Which of Naidu’s poems is known for its philosophical
30. Which of Naidu’s collections was dedicated to Gopal Krishna undertones?
Gokhale? (A) The Soul’s Prayer (B) Coromandel Fishers
(A) The Golden Threshold (B) The Bird of Time
(C) Bangle Sellers (D) Palanquin Bearers
(C) The Broken Wing (D) The Sceptred Flute

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44. Which of Naidu’s poems is known for its spiritual depth?
31. In which poem does Naidu explore the soul’s quest for divine
(A) The Soul’s Prayer (B) Indian Weavers
truth?
(C) Bangle Sellers (D) Palanquin Bearers
(A) The Soul’s Prayer (B) In the Forest
45. Who was Naidu’s mentor during her early literary career?
(C) Ecstasy (D) Village Song
(A) Rabindranath Tagore (B) Edmund Gosse
32. Which of the following is a recurring motif in Naidu’s poetry?
(A) Urban life (B) Nature (C) Mahatma Gandhi (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(C) Industrialization (D) Colonial rule 46. Which poem by Naidu is an ode to the courage of ordinary
33. Which poem by Naidu celebrates the vibrancy of Indian laborers?
markets? (A) Coromandel Fishers (B) The Gift of India
(A) Bangle Sellers (B) Indian Weavers (C) Village Song (D) The Pardah Nashin
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(C) Village Song (D) Coromandel Fishers 47. What is the setting of “Coromandel Fishers”?
34. Naidu’s poetry is often compared to which English Romantic (A) A forest (B) The sea
poet? (C) A village (D) A market
(A) William Wordsworth 48. What is the symbolic role of the sea in “Coromandel
(B) Percy Bysshe Shelley Fishers”?
(C) Samuel Taylor Coleridge (A) A source of danger (B) A symbol of freedom
(D) John Milton (C) A metaphor for death (D) A place of isolation
35. Which of Naidu’s collections was published in 1917? 49. Which of Naidu’s poems is a call to unity?
(A) The Golden Threshold (A) Coromandel Fishers (B) The Gift of India
(B) The Bird of Time
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(C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers

(C) The Broken Wing
50. What is the symbolic significance of the cloth in “Indian
(D) The Sceptred Flute
Weavers”?
36. What was the name of Naidu’s family home, after which her
(A) Wealth (B) Stages of life
first collection was named?
(C) Cultural diversity (D) Spiritual purity
(A) The Golden Threshold
51. Which of Naidu’s poems is a meditation on life and death?
(B) The Bird of Time
(A) The Soul’s Prayer (B) Indian Weavers
(C) The Sceptred Flute
(D) The Feather of the Dawn (C) Bangle Sellers (D) Palanquin Bearers
37. Which of the following is NOT a theme in Naidu’s poetry? 52. What is the tone of “Indian Weavers”?
(A) Industrial progress (B) Indian culture (A) Celebratory (B) Reflective
(C) Love and femininity (D) Patriotism (C) Angry (D) Humorous
38. Which poem by Naidu captures the fleeting beauty of the 53. Which of Naidu’s poems explores the theme of mortality?
season? (A) In the Forest (B) Ecstasy
(A) Autumn Song (B) Village Song (C) Bangle Sellers (D) Village Song
(C) Spring (D) Summer Woods 54. Naidu’s poetry is often described as a blend of which two
39. What is the primary emotion conveyed in “Autumn Song”? traditions?
(A) Joy (B) Melancholy (A) Indian and Western (B) Classical and Modern
(C) Anger (D) Hope (C) Religious and Secular (D) Urban and Rural

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55. Which of Naidu’s collections is a compilation of her earlier 70. Which of Naidu’s poems is a celebration of Indian
works? craftsmanship?
(A) The Feather of the Dawn (A) Bangle Sellers (B) The Gift of India
(B) The Sceptred Flute (C) Village Song (D) The Soul’s Prayer
(C) The Broken Wing 71. Which of Naidu’s poems is known for its vivid sensory

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(D) The Bird of Time imagery?
56. In which year was The Feather of the Dawn published? (A) Bangle Sellers (B) The Soul’s Prayer
(A) 1943 (B) 1917 (C) The Gift of India (D) In the Forest
(C) 1961 (D) 1905 72. Naidu’s poem “Ecstasy” primarily explores:
57. Which of Naidu’s poems is set in the mythical city of (A) Love (B) Patriotism
Brindaban? (C) Nature (D) Death
(A) The Flute-Player of Brindaban 73. Which of Naidu’s collections reflects themes of loss and
(B) The Soul’s Prayer sacrifice?
(C) Village Song (A) The Golden Threshold (B) The Bird of Time
(D) In the Forest (C) The Broken Wing (D) The Sceptred Flute

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58. Which of Naidu’s poems is inspired by Indian spirituality? 74. Naidu’s poetry often reflects which historical context?
(A) The Flute-Player of Brindaban (A) Mughal Empire
(B) Indian Weavers (B) Indian freedom struggle
(C) Bangle Sellers (C) Post-independence India
(D) Palanquin Bearers (D) British Raj
59. Which of the following is a characteristic of Naidu’s poetic 75. Naidu’s poem “In the Forest” explores:
style? (A) Love (B) Mortality
(A) Minimalist language (B) Vivid imagery (C) Patriotism (D) Nature Correct
(C) Abstract symbolism (D) Free verse 76. What is the primary theme of “The Flute-Player of
60. Which of Naidu’s poems is a call to national awakening? Brindaban”?
(A) Awake (B) The Gift of India (A) Patriotism (B) Spirituality
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(C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers (C) Love (D) Nature
61. Naidu’s poem “Awake” is addressed to whom? 77. Which of Naidu’s poems reflects her ecological sensitivity?
(A) Indian soldiers (B) The youth of India (A) Autumn Song (B) The Gift of India
(C) British rulers (D) Indian women Correct (C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers
62. Naidu’s poetry often counters what during the colonial era? 78. Which of Naidu’s poems is a lament for lost youth?
(A) Indian nationalism (B) Colonial stereotypes (A) Autumn Song (B) Village Song
(C) Religious reforms (D) Social hierarchies (C) The Soul’s Prayer (D) Ecstasy
63. Who edited The Feather of the Dawn? 79. Naidu’s poetry is often compared to which Indian poet?
(A) Sarojini Naidu (B) Padmaja Naidu (A) Toru Dutt (B) Aurobindo Ghosh
(C) Edmund Gosse (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (C) Kamala Das (D) Nissim Ezekiel
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64. Which of Naidu’s poems is part of The Broken Wing? 80. What is the primary focus of Naidu’s poem “Village Song”?
(A) The Gift of India (B) Indian Weavers (A) Rural life (B) Urban life
(C) Palanquin Bearers (D) Coromandel Fishers (C) Patriotism (D) Spirituality
65. What is the primary focus of Naidu’s poetry? 81. Which of Naidu’s poems is set in a market scene?
(A) Political satire (B) Indian culture and emotions (A) Bangle Sellers (B) Indian Weavers
(C) Scientific progress (D) Historical events (C) Village Song (D) Coromandel Fishers
66. Which of Naidu’s poems depicts the lives of rural women? 82. What is the tone of “The Soul’s Prayer”?
(A) Village Song (B) The Gift of India (A) Joyful (B) Philosophical
(C) The Soul’s Prayer (D) Autumn Song (C) Angry (D) Humorous
67. Naidu’s poetry is often praised for its: 83. Which of Naidu’s poems is a tribute to Indian soldiers?
(A) Complex metaphors (B) Lyrical simplicity (A) The Gift of India (B) Awake
(C) Abstract themes (D) Minimalist style (C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers
68. Which of the following influenced Naidu’s early poetry? 84. Naidu’s poetry often uses which literary device?
(A) Modernist poets (B) English Romantic poets (A) Alliteration (B) Irony
(C) Victorian novelists (D) French Symbolists (C) Paradox (D) Understatement
69. Which of Naidu’s poems is a tribute to India’s diversity? 85. Which of Naidu’s poems is a celebration of Indian festivals?
(A) Bangle Sellers (B) The Gift of India (A) Bangle Sellers (B) The Gift of India
(C) The Soul’s Prayer (D) In the Forest (C) The Soul’s Prayer (D) In the Forest

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86. Which of Naidu’s poems reflects her connection to Indian 99. What is the legacy of Sarojini Naidu as a poet?
mysticism? (A) Pioneer of Indian English poetry
(A) The Flute-Player of Brindaban (B) Founder of modernist poetry
(B) Indian Weavers (C) Advocate of colonial rule
(C) Bangle Sellers (D) Critic of Indian culture

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(D) Palanquin Bearers 100.Which literary figure dubbed Sarojini Naidu “India’s most
87. Naidu’s poem “The Pardah Nashin” portrays: accomplished living poet” in 1919?
(A) Women’s seclusion B) Men’s labor (A) William Butler Yeats (B) Edmund Gosse
(C) Nature’s beauty (D) Spiritual awakening (C) Arthur Symons (D) Rabindranath Tagore
88. Which of Naidu’s poems is a call to action? 101.To whom did Sarojini Naidu dedicate her poetry collection
(A) Awake (B) The Gift of India The Golden Threshold?
(C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers (A) Mahatma Gandhi
89. What is the primary emotion in “Coromandel Fishers”? (B) Edmund Gosse
(A) Fear (B) Courage (C) Her father, Aghorenath Chattopadhyay
(C) Sorrow (D) Joy (D) Her husband, Govindarajulu Naidu

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90. Which of Naidu’s poems is a reflection on transience? 102.Which of Sarojini Naidu’s poetry collections was introduced
(A) Autumn Song (B) The Gift of India by Arthur Symons?
(C) The Soul’s Prayer (A) The Bird of Time
91. Naidu’s poetry is often praised for its: (B) The Golden Threshold
(A) Complex structure (B) Emotional resonance (C) The Broken Wing
(C) Political satire (D) Abstract themes (D) The Feather of the Dawn
92. What is the primary theme of “In the Forest”? 103.Which of the following poems is NOT written by Sarojini
(A) Love (B) Mortality Naidu?
(C) Patriotism (D) Nature (A) In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
93. Naidu’s poem “The Soul’s Prayer” is addressed to: (B) The Golden Threshold
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(A) God (B) India (C) The Broken Wing

(C) Lovers (D) Nature (D) The Golden Bird
94. Which of Naidu’s poems is a tribute to Indian craftsmanship? 104.Which theme is prominently featured in the introduction of
(A) Bangle Sellers (B) The Gift of India Sarojini Naidu’s The Bird of Time?
(C) Village Song (D) The Soul’s Prayer (A) Love and romance
95. What is the tone of “Bangle Sellers”? (B) Patriotism and Indian identity
(A) Melancholic (B) Celebratory (C) Nature and spirituality
(C) Satirical (D) Philosophical (D) Women’s empowerment
96. Which of Naidu’s poems reflects her love for Indian 105.Sarojini Naidu: A Biography (1966) was written by?
landscapes? (A) Padmja Naidu B) Padmini Sengupta
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(A) Coromandel Fishers (B) The Gift of India (C) Anu Kumar D) Hari Das
(C) Indian Weavers (D) Bangle Sellers 106.Which Indian leader wrote the foreword for Sarojini Naidu’s
97. Naidu’s poem “Village Song” is a portrayal of: biography?
(A) Rural life (B) Urban life (A) Mahatma Gandhi (B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Patriotism (D) Spirituality (C) Rabindranath Tagore (D) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
98. What is the primary theme of “Awake”? 107.Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale and The Freedom
(A) Nationalism (B) Love Fighter(2014) was written by?
(C) Nature (D) Spirituality (A) Padmja Naidu B) Padmini Sengupta
(C) Anu Kumar D) Hari Das

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