WBCS.LIVE practice question

Who was the editor of the influential Marathi newspaper 'Kesari' during the nationalist struggle?

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

Answer options

  1. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Mahadev Govind Ranade
  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 📚 Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak used 'Kesari' (in Marathi) and 'Mahratta' (in English) as powerful tools to propagate radical nationalist ideas and criticize British policies. Tilak’s fiery editorials in Kesari often led to his imprisonment on charges of sedition. The newspaper played a historic role in mobilizing the masses, especially during the Swadeshi movement.