Question

Maithili Sharan Gupt was a renowned:
1. Journalist
2. Poet
3. Scientist
4. Educationist

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Poet

The correct answer is Poet.

• Maithili Sharan Gupt, one of the most influential poets in modern Hindi.

• Maithili Sharan Gupt:
  • He was born on August 3, 1988.
  • He is widely known for introducing Khari Boli (plain dialect) in the poetry. 
  • In 1910, his first major work, Rang mein Bhang was published by Indian Press.
  • With Bharat Bharati, his nationalist poems became popular among Indians, who were struggling for independence at that time.
  • His famous work Saket revolves around Urmila, wife of Lakshmana, from Ramayana, while some of his other works include Yashodhara, which revolves around the wife of Gautama Buddha.
  • After India became independent in 1947, he was also made an honorary member of the Rajya Sabha, where he used poetry to put his opinions before the other members.
  • He remained a member of the Rajya Sabha till his death in 1964.