GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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FAMOUS PERSONALITIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following poets have been addressed as the ‘Modern Meera’?
A
Subhadra Kumari Chauhan
B
Mahadevi Verma
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mahadevi Varma (26 March 1907 – 11 September 1987) was an Indian Hindi-language poet, essayist, sketch story writer and an eminent personality of Hindi literature . She is considered one of the four major pillars of the Chhayawadi era in Hindi literature. She has been also addressed as the Modern Meera.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahadevi was widely recognized as ‘Modern Meera’ for her stirring works with themes of Love. She was honored with various prestigious Awards such as Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, Jnanpeeth Award, and Padma Vibhushan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mahadevi Varma, (born 1907, Farrukhabad, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh [now in Uttar Pradesh], India-died September 11, 1987, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India), Indian writer, activist, and leading poet of the Chhayavad movement in Hindi literature.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mahadevi Varma born on March 26, 1907, and passed away on September 11, 1987, was an Indian Hindi-language poet, essayist, sketch tale writer, and prominent figure in Hindi literature. She is regarded as one of the four major pillars of Hindi literature’s Chhayawadi era.

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