Q. Why were Tilak and others imprisoned in 1897?
(a) Their speeches and writings were directed towards creating hostile feelings towards the British government.
(b) They violated the terms of the Arms Act.
(c) They refused to attend the court trail presided by a British judge.
(d) They broke the salt tax law.
Ans: (a) Their speeches and writings were directed towards creating hostile feelings towards the British government.
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Their speeches and writings were directed towards creating hostile feelings towards the British government.
In 1897, Bal Gangadhar Tilak and other leaders were imprisoned due to their speeches and writings that were seen as promoting hostility towards the British government. Tilak was known for his strong nationalist views and his outspoken criticism of British rule in India. His writings and speeches, particularly in his newspaper “Kesari” and his public speeches, were seen as seditious and a threat to British authority.
The British government, under the pretext of maintaining law and order, arrested Tilak and others involved in the nationalist movement. Tilak was charged with sedition and sentenced to imprisonment. This incident further fueled the nationalist sentiments in India and contributed to the growth of the independence movement.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Their speeches and writings were directed towards creating hostile feelings towards the British government.
