Bal Gangadhar Tilak Father of Indian National Movement from Bharati English Reader of Sankardev Sishu Niketan Class 8
Comprehension
Q.a. Where was Bal Gangadhar Tilak born ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
Q.b. What kind of a student was Bal Gangadhar ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a brilliant student.
Q.c. When did Bal Gangadhar Tilak pass the Matriculation Examination ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was passed the Matriculation Examination in 1872.
Q.d. How, according to Tilak, can good citizens be moulded ?
Ans :- According to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, good citizens can be moulded through good citizens.
Q.e. Who organised the Deccan Education Society ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was organised the Deccan Education Society with a few of his classmates.
Q.f. Why was it set up ?
Ans :- The Deccan Education Society was set up to create a new system to teach young Indians nationalist ideas through an emphasis on Indian culture.
Q.g. Who established Fergusson College and when ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak and a few of this classmates established Fergusson College in 1885.
Q.h. Name two weeklies started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Ans :- The two weeklies started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak are ‘Kesari’ and ‘Mahratta’.
Q.i. When did Tilak join the Indian National Congress ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was joined the Indian National Congress in 1890.
Q.j. When did the British colonial authorities call Tilak ‘Father of the Indian unrest’ ?
Ans :- The British colonial authorities called Tilak ‘Father of the Indian unrest’ when Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the father of Indian Independence Movement.
Q.k. How did Tilak spend his time in prison in Mandalay ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak spend his time in Mandalay by reading and writing.
Q.l. When does the word ‘Lokamanya’ mean ?
Ans :- The word Lokamanya means ‘accepted by the people (as their leader)’.
Q.m. When the Tilak breathe his last ?
Ans :- Bal Gangadhar Tilak was breathe his last on August 1, 1920.
Composition
5. Answer the following question in about 75-100 words:
Q. (a) Narrate what Tilak did to improve the quality of education for the youth of India.
Answer : Bal Gangadhar Tilak played a crucial role in improving education for Indian youth by promoting nationalistic and value-based learning. He co-founded the New English School in 1880 and later established the Deccan Education Society in 1884 to provide quality education rooted in Indian culture. Tilak emphasized the importance of self-reliance, history, and patriotism in the curriculum. Through newspapers like Kesari and Maratha, he raised awareness about education’s role in India’s freedom struggle. His efforts led to the establishment of Fergusson College in Pune, fostering intellectual growth among students and inspiring future leaders in India’s independence movement.
Q. (b) Give a brief account of Tilak’s contribution towards India’s independent movement.
Answer : Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a key figure in India’s independence movement, advocating for self-rule (Swaraj) as India’s birthright. He mobilized masses through newspapers like Kesari and Maratha, spreading nationalist ideas. Tilak popularized festivals like Ganesh Utsav and Shivaji Jayanti to unite Indians against British rule. He opposed moderate politics, championing aggressive resistance through the Swadeshi Movement and boycotts. Arrested multiple times, he was imprisoned in Mandalay for six years. Tilak played a crucial role in forming the Home Rule League in 1916, inspiring future leaders like Gandhi. His relentless efforts earned him the title “Father of Indian Unrest.”
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