2004 · Q112
112. Who among the following introduced the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and Shivaji Festivals to bring the Indian society together and inspire patriotic feelings among the people?
Modern HistoryFreedom Movement
- ABal Gangadhar Tilak
- BGopal Krishna Gokhale
- CJyotirao Govindrao Phule
- DMahadev Govind Ranade
Explanation
Bal Gangadhar Tilak introduced the public celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi (1893) and the Shivaji festivals (1895) precisely to bring people together and inspire patriotic feeling. Gokhale, Phule and Ranade were prominent reformers but were not associated with these festivals.