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Bal Gangadhar Tilak used it to inculcate a spirit of Hindu nationalism among people?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vibhuti Sangam
  2. Ganapati Festival
  3. Gaurakshini Sabha
  4. Nagari Pracharini Sabha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ganapati Festival

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Ganapati Festival šŸ“š Explanation: Nationalist leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak transformed the traditional home-based Ganapati Festival into a grand public celebration in 1893 to bypass British bans on political gatherings. He aimed to instill a spirit of national unity and patriotic pride among the masses. He later introduced the Shivaji Festival in 1895 for the same purpose. These public cultural events served as a powerful tool to mobilize the common people against colonial rule.