JAGTIV · Previous Year Questions

UPPSC

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE · 2023

Previous Year Question

Which of the following (Poetess–Compositions) is not correctly matched?

A.

Sahajobai — Sahaj Prakash

B.

Son Kumari — Poem of Swarn Beli

C.

Daya Bai — Vinay Malika

D.

Gangabai — Ganesh Dev Leela

Correct Answer: D

Detailed Solution

Gangabai is incorrectly matched with “Ganesh Dev Leela.” Gangabai’s poetry primarily concerns devotion to Krishna and Krishna’s divine activities. Her verses describe Krishna in his childhood and youthful forms.

Her compositions include themes such as Krishna’s cradle, the sixth-day celebration, Radhashtami greetings, the offering of toll or tribute, and the Rasa dance. Thus, devotion to Krishna is the principal basis for identifying the subject matter of her poetry.

“Sahaj Prakash” is a major work of Sahajobai. Her poetry emphasises the greatness of the guru, devotion, spiritual practice and spiritual knowledge. Therefore, Sahajobai–Sahaj Prakash is a correctly matched pair.

“Dayabodh” and “Vinay Malika” are mentioned among Dayabai’s works. Her poetry expresses ideas related to devotion, knowledge and yoga. Therefore, Dayabai–Vinay Malika is also correctly matched.

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