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The Role of Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Freedom Struggle

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What was the name of the newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. Kesari

  2. Maratha

  3. The Hindu

  4. Amrita Bazar Patrika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the newspaper 'Kesari' in 1881.

What was the main goal of Bal Gangadhar Tilak's political activities?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To establish a democratic government in India

  3. To promote social and economic reforms

  4. To unite Hindus and Muslims


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was one of the first Indian leaders to demand complete independence from British rule.

Which of the following was not a slogan coined by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. Swaraj is my birthright

  2. Boycott British goods

  3. Vande Mataram

  4. Quit India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The slogan 'Quit India' was coined by Mahatma Gandhi, not Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

What was the name of the political party founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Muslim League

  3. Swaraj Party

  4. Hindu Mahasabha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the Swaraj Party in 1923.

What was the main objective of the Swaraj Party?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To establish a democratic government in India

  3. To promote social and economic reforms

  4. To unite Hindus and Muslims


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Swaraj Party was to achieve complete independence from British rule.

Which of the following was not a method used by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to achieve his political goals?

  1. Boycott

  2. Civil disobedience

  3. Non-cooperation

  4. Violence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a strong believer in non-violent methods of protest.

What was the name of the famous speech delivered by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1897?

  1. The Gita Rahasya

  2. The Kesari

  3. The Maratha

  4. Swarajya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak's famous speech 'The Gita Rahasya' was delivered in 1897.

What was the main theme of Bal Gangadhar Tilak's speech 'The Gita Rahasya'?

  1. The importance of non-violence

  2. The need for social and economic reforms

  3. The necessity of armed struggle

  4. The glory of Hinduism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In his speech 'The Gita Rahasya', Bal Gangadhar Tilak argued for the necessity of armed struggle to achieve independence from British rule.

Which of the following was not a consequence of Bal Gangadhar Tilak's political activities?

  1. He was arrested and imprisoned several times

  2. He was deported to Burma

  3. He was sentenced to death

  4. He was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was never sentenced to death.

When did Bal Gangadhar Tilak die?

  1. 1920

  2. 1921

  3. 1922

  4. 1923


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak died on August 1, 1920.

What was the title given to Bal Gangadhar Tilak by his followers?

  1. Lokmanya

  2. Mahatma

  3. Pandit

  4. Netaji


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the title 'Lokmanya' by his followers.

Which of the following was not a contribution of Bal Gangadhar Tilak to the Indian freedom struggle?

  1. He helped to spread the message of nationalism among the Indian masses

  2. He was one of the first leaders to demand complete independence from British rule

  3. He was a strong advocate of non-violent methods of protest

  4. He was the first Indian leader to be arrested and imprisoned for sedition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was not the first Indian leader to be arrested and imprisoned for sedition.

Which of the following was not a method used by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to promote his political ideas?

  1. Writing articles in newspapers

  2. Giving speeches at public meetings

  3. Organizing mass protests

  4. Establishing educational institutions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak did not establish any educational institutions.

What was the name of the famous book written by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

  1. The Gita Rahasya

  2. The Kesari

  3. The Maratha

  4. Swarajya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak's famous book 'The Gita Rahasya' was published in 1915.

What was the main theme of Bal Gangadhar Tilak's book 'The Gita Rahasya'?

  1. The importance of non-violence

  2. The need for social and economic reforms

  3. The necessity of armed struggle

  4. The glory of Hinduism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In his book 'The Gita Rahasya', Bal Gangadhar Tilak argued for the necessity of armed struggle to achieve independence from British rule.

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