Multiple choice general knowledge Nightingale of India Indira Gandhi Mayavati Sarojini Naidu Sushma Swaraj Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Sarojini Naidu was called the 'Nightingale of India' for her beautiful poetry and eloquent speeches. She was a celebrated poet, freedom fighter, and the first woman Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh).