Q. Bal Gangadhar Tilak used it to inculcate a spirit of Hindu nationalism among people?
(a) Vibhuti sangam
(b) Ganapati festival
(c) Gaurakshini sabha
(d) Nagari pracharini sabha
Ans: (b) Ganapati festival
Explanation: The correct option is (b) Ganapati festival.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent Indian nationalist and social reformer during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, used the Ganapati festival to inculcate a spirit of Hindu nationalism among people. Tilak recognized the significance of festivals as a means to mobilize and unite the masses. He popularized the Ganapati festival, which celebrates Lord Ganesha, by transforming it into a public event with grand processions, public speeches, and cultural activities. Tilak utilized this festival as a platform to foster a sense of national pride and instill patriotic sentiments among the people. Through the Ganapati festival, he aimed to unite Hindus and promote a collective consciousness that was instrumental in the Indian independence movement and the growth of Hindu nationalism.
