Multiple choice

The offence for which Tilak and others were imprisoned in 1897 was

  1. spreading disaffection against the British rule through speeches and writings

  2. breaking the salt laws

  3. violating the Arms Act

  4. refusal to appear before the court
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Explanation

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was charged with sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code for his writings and speeches in Kesari, which were accused of inciting disaffection against the British.

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