Q. Who awarded Maithili Sharan Gupt the title of 'Rashtra Kavi'?
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
Notes: Maithili Sharan Gupt, a renowned Hindi poet from Uttar Pradesh, was honored with the title ‘Rashtra Kavi’ (National Poet) by Mahatma Gandhi due to his patriotic and nationalistic poetry. He was later awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954. Gupt is considered a significant figure in modern Hindi literature and is especially known for his contributions toward cultural renaissance in India.