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Who was widely known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her beautiful poetry and leadership?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Annie Besant
  2. Aruna Asaf Ali
  3. Madam Bhikaji Cama
  4. Sarojini Naidu

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sarojini Naidu

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Sarojini Naidu šŸ“š Explanation: Sarojini Naidu was a highly celebrated Indian poet, political activist, and prominent leader of the freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi affectionately gave her the title 'Nightingale of India' (Bharat Kokila) because of her deeply moving and lyrical English poetry. She also made history by becoming the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress in 1925.