Which one among the following is not true about Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

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Q: 86 (NDA-I/2014)

Which one among the following is not true about Bal Gangadhar Tilak?

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History

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NDA-I

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Option 1: He started the New English School in Poona.

This option is true. Bal Gangadhar Tilak indeed started the New English School in Poona. He believed in providing quality education to the youth and played a crucial role in promoting education in India.

Option 2: He founded the Shri Shivaji Fund Committee for the celebration of Shiv Jayanti.

This option is true. Bal Gangadhar Tilak founded the Shri Shivaji Fund Committee to celebrate the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha warrior. Tilak strongly believed in promoting the legacy and valor of Shivaji, and this committee aimed at spreading awareness and maintaining his cultural heritage.

Option 3: He preached the cult of self-reliance.

This option is not true. Bal Gangadhar Tilak did not preach the cult of self-reliance. He was a nationalist and an advocate for Indian freedom struggle. However, his focus was more on mobilizing people and creating a sense of unity among Indians rather than emphasizing self-reliance.

Option 4: He transformed the household worshipping of Ganesha into a public event.

This option is true. Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a significant role in transforming the traditional household worship of Lord