Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with: 1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha 2. T

Balgangadhar Tilak was associated with:
1. Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
2. The Age of Consent Bill
3. Gaurakshini Sabha
4. Atmiya Sabha

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1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 4

3 and 4

2 and 4 only

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha in his early political career. He was also a prominent figure in the public debate surrounding The Age of Consent Bill (1891), strongly opposing it as interference in Hindu social customs. While he supported the cow protection movement (Gaurakshini Sabha), Atmiya Sabha was founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy much earlier and had no association with Tilak. Therefore, 1 and 2 are valid associations. Statement 3 (Gaurakshini Sabha) is also a valid association, but only option A lists 1 and 2 together without incorrect options.

Tilak was a prominent nationalist, social reformer, and lawyer. His association with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was early in his political activism. His opposition to the Age of Consent Bill was a significant public stance reflecting his conservative social views coupled with nationalist opposition to colonial interference. He was also a proponent of Hindu nationalism, which included supporting cow protection.

Tilak later became a leader of the extremist faction of the Indian National Congress and is known for his slogan “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!”. Atmiya Sabha was founded in 1815 by Raja Ram Mohan Roy for discussing philosophical subjects.

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