Question

39.'Nervous,I yet would ask,
Deeming it my task:
What song shall I sing of you,my mother?
a)Who is the speaker?
b)Who does mother refer to?
c)Why is the speaker nervous?
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Answer 1

These questions are from the poem "The song of India."

Explanation:

In this poem, the poet sings songs in the praise of his mother.  

1. The speaker of the poem is the "poet".
2. The mother is referring to the helpless and pitiful children who lost their lives.
3. The speaker is nervous about asking questions because he fears that it would bring the past bitter memories back to his mother.