INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MODERN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The social reformer of Maharashtra who became famous by his pen name lokhitwadi was
A
Atmaram Panduranga
B
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C
Gopal Hari Deshmukh
D
KS Chaplunkar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rao Bahadur Gopal Hari Deshmukh also known as Lokhitwadi (18 February 1823 – 9 October 1892) was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. His original surname was Shidhaye.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jyotiba Phule, an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer, writer and theologist from Maharashtra. He and his wife, Savitribai Phule, were pioneers of women’s education in India. His work extended to many fields including education, agriculture, caste system, women and widow upliftment and removal of untouchability.

Detailed explanation-3: -He wrote Panipat war, Kalyog, Jatibhed, and Lankecha Itihas. He also worked to translate English works into Marathi. In 1880, he was a member of the Governor General’s Council and a judge.

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