Question

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. K S Chiplunkar

Answer 1

Hint: All the names mentioned above belong to few of the most popular Indian reformers and activists. However, Lokhitwadi was involved in removing evil practices of Indian society such as Child marriage and promotion of female education in Maharashtra.

Complete step by step solution: Let’s read about each of these reformers in brief and consequently find the correct option:
a. Atmaram Panduranga – He was an Indian physician and social reformer. He founded Prarthana Samaj in order to renounce evil social practices such as child marriage and encourage female education, widow remarriage. Lokhitwadi was a judge by profession. So, it is an incorrect option.
b. Bal Gangadhar Tilak – He was an Indian Nationalist, political leader of Congress and an activist. He founded and led the Home rule league in India. His contribution was majorly political in nature whereas Lokhitwadi worked for social reforms. So, it is an incorrect option.
c. Gopal Hari Deshmukh – He was an Indian activist, thinker and social reformer. He contributed in improving the status of women in Maharashtra through his writings in the weekly Prabhakar. He was awarded the pen name “Lokhitwadi” for his writings. So, it is the correct option.
d. K S Chaplunkar – He was a Sanskrit scholar who contributed in spreading patriotism amongst the people through his writings. He also wrote and translated many writings in Sanskrit. So, it is an incorrect option.

Note: Each of these reformers contributed in eradication of social evils from Indian society through their respective field of work. Therefore, they must not be mingled with each other.