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History GK · Q302

Modern Indian History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 302

Q302

The reformer from Maharashtra popularly known as 'Lokhitavadi' (For the well of others) was

A.
MG Ranade
B.
Gopal Hari Deshmukh
Answer
C.
Pt Ramabai
D.
GK Gokhale

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Gopal Hari Deshmukh (18 February 1823 – 9 October 1892) was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. His original surname was Shidhaye. Because of 'Vatan' (right of Tax collection) that the family had received,the family was later called Deshmukh.