UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Persons Miscellaneous

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    Which one among the following statements regarding Bal Gangadhar Tilak is not correct?          [NDA 2012-I]

    A)  He propounded the theory of the Arctic Home of the Aryans

    B)  He founded the Anti-Cow Killing Society

    C)  He set-up the Home Rule League at Poona

    D)  He supported the Age of Consent Bill

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Considered as Father of Indian National Movement'. Founded "Deccan Education Society" to impart quality education to India's youth: was a member of the Municipal Council of Pune. Bombay Legislature, and an elected 'Fellow' of the Bombay University formed Home Rule League in 1916 to attain the goal of Swaraj. The Age of Consent Act. 1891 was a legislation enacted in British India on 19 March 1891 which raised the age of consent for sexual intercourse for all girls, married or unmarried, from ten to twelve years in all jurisdictions, its violation subject to criminal prosecution as rape. It was opposed by Hindu nationalists including Bal GangadharTilak.


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