15-Question Sarojini Naidu Quiz: History, Poetry & More

Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) was a renowned Indian poet, political activist, and a leading figure in India's struggle for independence. Often called the "Nightingale of India" for her lyrical and vibrant poetry, she was also the first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman to be appointed Governor of an Indian state.

Quiz: Sarojini Naidu

1. Where was Sarojini Naidu born?

   • A) Mumbai
   • B) Hyderabad
   • C) Kolkata
   • D) New Delhi
   • Answer: B

2. What was Sarojini Naidu's nickname?

   • A) The Nightingale of India
   • B) The Freedom Fighter
   • C) The Iron Lady
   • D) The Mother of India
   • Answer: A

3. At what young age did Sarojini Naidu achieve national fame by topping the matriculation exams at Madras University?

   • A) 10
   • B) 12
   • C) 15
   • D) 17
   • Answer: B

4. Where did Sarojini Naidu go for her higher education?

   • A) Oxford University
   • B) Harvard University
   • C) King's College London and Girton College, Cambridge
   • D) University of Delhi
   • Answer: C

5. Name one of Sarojini Naidu's famous poetry collections:

   • A) The Golden Threshold
   • B) The Sceptred Flute
   • C) The Bird of Time
   • D) All of the above
   • Answer: D

6. Sarojini Naidu was a close associate of which iconic Indian leader?

   • A) Jawaharlal Nehru
   • B) Mahatma Gandhi
   • C) Indira Gandhi
   • D) Rabindranath Tagore
   • Answer: B

7. During which movement did Sarojini Naidu travel across India advocating for independence?

   • A) Khilafat Movement
   • B) Swadeshi Movement
   • C) Quit India Movement
   • D) Salt Satyagraha
   • Answer: C

8. Sarojini Naidu played a critical role in the 1930 Civil Disobedience Movement and was subsequently:

   • A) Elected Mayor of Mumbai
   • B) Knighted by the British Crown
   • C) Exiled to an island
   • D) Imprisoned by the British
   • Answer: D

9. In which year did Sarojini Naidu become the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress?

   • A) 1917
   • B) 1925
   • C) 1931
   • D) 1947
   • Answer: B

10. After India's independence, Sarojini Naidu was appointed the Governor of which state?

    • A) Maharashtra
    • B) Uttar Pradesh
    • C) West Bengal
    • D) Karnataka
    • Answer: B

11. Besides politics, Sarojini Naidu actively advocated for what other cause?

    • A) Animal rights
    • B) Environmental protection
    • C) Women's rights
    • D) Religious tolerance
    • Answer: C

12. Which Indian feminist and educationist founded the Women's India Association with Sarojini Naidu?

    • A) Annie Besant
    • B) Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
    • C) Muthulakshmi Reddy
    • D) Kasturba Gandhi
    • Answer: A

13. True or False: Sarojini Naidu's poetry often focused on themes of patriotism and Indian mythology.

    • A) True
    • B) False
    • Answer: A

14. Who bestowed the title 'Nightingale of India' on Sarojini Naidu?

    • A) Mahatma Gandhi
    • B) Lord Mountbatten
    • C) Indira Gandhi
    • D) Rabindranath Tagore
    • Answer: A

15. In which year did Sarojini Naidu pass away?

    • A) 1942
    • B) 1949
    • C) 1951
    • D) 1955
    • Answer: B