History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2023 History (Shift-II)
Which of these statements are correct regarding Bal Gangadhar Tilak? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Lokmanya Tilak studied the Vedangajyotisha astronomy as expounded by the Vedas
- 2. He wrote the book 'Arctic Connection'
- 3. Dr. R.N. Dandekar was an eminent indologist
- 4. Max Muller sent a copy of the Rigveda edited by himself to Lokmanya Tilak
- 5. Lokmanya Tilak wrote Gita-Rahasya in Marathi
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Correct answer: (C) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5 only.
★Lokmanya Tilak studied the Vedangajyotisha astronomy as expounded by the Vedas.
★Dr. R.N. Dandekar was an eminent indologist who published a six-volume Vedic Bibliography.
★Max Muller sent a copy of the Rigveda edited by himself to Lokmanya Tilak.
★Lokmanya Tilak wrote books like the Arctic Home in the Vedas and Gita-Rahasya in Marathi.
★The book Arctic Connection was written by Frank Streek, not Tilak, so the second statement is wrong.
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