WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who earned the popular title of "Lokahitawadi" for his progressive social reform writings in Maharashtra?

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

Answer options

  1. Mahadev Govind Ranade
  2. Jyotirao Phule
  3. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  4. Gopal Hari Deshmukh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Gopal Hari Deshmukh šŸ“š Explanation: Gopal Hari Deshmukh was an eminent social reformer and rationalist thinker from 19th-century Maharashtra. He wrote powerful progressive articles addressing deep-rooted social evils under the popular pen name "Lokahitawadi", which literally translates to 'Well-wisher of the people'. He strongly attacked orthodox Hindu traditions and advocated heavily for modern Western education and women's emancipation.