Question

The shivaji festival was inaugurated by Tilak in _________ ?
A. 1892
B. 1894
C. 1902
D. 1906

Answer 1

Hint:
Tilak started Ganeshotsav and Shivaji Utsav in 1894 for national awakening. Shivaji Utsav started at Fort Raigad. He used traditional festivals to propagate nationalist ideas through songs and speeches.

Complete answer:
Shivaji Jayanti is a festival and public holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The festival is celebrated on 19 February (as of Julian date), the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, the first Chhatrapati and founder of the Maratha Empire, with some celebrating this day by the Hindu calendar in Maharashtra.
In 1869, Jyotirao Phule discovered Shivaji's tomb at Raigad and wrote the first and longest saga of his life. Shiva Jayanti was started by Jyotirao Phule in 1870 with the first event in Pune. Since then Shiva Jayanti has expanded in a big way. [Citation needed] In the 20th century, Babasaheb Ambedkar also celebrated Shiva Jayanti, (19th February, as of Julian date) [citation needed] who was twice the president of Shiva Jayanti's program.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti or Shiva Jayanti was started in 1870 by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, who discovered the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad, about 100 km from Pune. The celebrations were earlier held in Pune.
This tradition was later followed by the noted freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak who popularized the image of Shivaji Maharaj by highlighting his contributions. Tilak helped bring people together during the independence movement through Shiva Jayanti and took a stand against British rule.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
The day also sees the confluence of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Maratha community. People remember and admire Shivaji Maharaj's bravery and wisdom which he showed when dealing with his enemies.