UPSC History Indian National Movement Question Bank Modern History & Indian National Movement - II

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    Which of the following statements is not true about Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

    A) Tilak started the home rule league.

    B) Tilak was a strong radical in Indian consciousness.

    C) Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule).

    D) None of the above

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Bal Gangadhar Tilak born as Keshav Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 - 1 August 1920), was an Indian nationalist, journalist, teacher, social reformer, lawyer and an independence activist. He was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement. The British colonial authorities called him "Father of the Indian unrest." He was also conferred with the honorary title of "Lokmanya", which literally means "Accepted by the people (as their leader)". Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule) and a strong radical in Indian consciousness. His famous quote, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" is well-remembered in India even today.


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