Multiple choice

Which one of the following nationalist leaders has been described as being radical in politics but conservative on social issue?

  1. G.K. Gokhale

  2. B.G Tilak

  3. Lala Lajpat Rai

  4. Madan Mohan Malvia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was radical in politics (advocating Swaraj, Boycott movement, and revolutionary methods) but conservative on social issues (opposing the Age of Consent Bill and traditional social reforms). This contrast distinguished him from leaders like Gokhale (moderate in politics, reformist socially) and Malaviya (conservative on both fronts).

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