Which freedom fighter from Telangana was known as the ‘Nightingale of India’?

Sarojini Naidu
Rani Lakshmi Bai
Annie Besant
Aruna Asaf Ali

The correct answer is A) Sarojini Naidu.

Sarojini Naidu was an Indian independence activist, poet, and politician who was the first Indian woman to become the Governor of a state (United Provinces, now Uttar Pradesh). She was also the first Indian woman to preside over the Indian National Congress.

Naidu was born in Hyderabad, Telangana, in 1879. She was educated at home by her father, who was a poet and scholar. She later studied at King’s College London and Girton College, Cambridge.

Naidu began her career as a poet. She published her first collection of poems, “The Golden Threshold”, in 1905. Her poetry was praised for its beauty and its expression of Indian culture.

Naidu became involved in the Indian independence movement in the early 1900s. She gave speeches and wrote articles in support of the movement. She was also arrested and imprisoned for her activities.

After India gained independence in 1947, Naidu was appointed Governor of the United Provinces. She served in this position until her death in 1949.

Naidu was a well-known and respected figure in India. She was known for her beauty, her intelligence, and her commitment to Indian independence. She was also known for her poetry, which is still read and enjoyed today.

The other options are incorrect.

B) Rani Lakshmi Bai was a queen of the Indian state of Jhansi. She is known for her role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

C) Annie Besant was an Irish-born British socialist, theosophist, women’s rights activist, educationist, and independence activist in India. She was the first Indian woman to be elected President of the Indian National Congress.

D) Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian independence activist and freedom fighter. She was one of the first women to join the Indian National Congress and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.