Which of the following statements are correct with reference to Tilak?
A. Tilak felt that the roots of Indian Nationalism must be in the sentiments and emotions of the Indian masses.
B. Tilak had also proposed a congress resolution for the release of Ali brothers.
C. According to Tilak, Swaraj was a moral necessity.
D. Tilak opposed the establishment of Poona New English School.
E. Tilak wrote, that swaraja is the foundation and not the height of our future prosperity.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct statements are A, B, C, and E. Bal Gangadhar Tilak emphasized that Indian nationalism must be rooted in the sentiments and emotions of the Indian masses (A). He proposed a Congress resolution for the release of Ali brothers during the Khilafat Movement (B). Tilak believed that Swaraj (self-rule) was a moral necessity (C) and wrote that "Swaraj is the foundation and not the height of our future prosperity" (E). However, he did not oppose the establishment of Poona New English School; in fact, he was one of its founders.
Information Booster:
· Tilak is famously known as "Lokmanya" and regarded as the "Father of Indian Unrest."
· He was a leader of the Extremist faction within the Indian National Congress.
· He popularized the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it."
· Tilak’s works like "Gita Rahasya" highlight his philosophical views on self-rule and nationalism.
· His newspapers "Kesari" and "The Mahratta" played key roles in mobilizing public opinion against British rule.
· He also supported various social reforms while emphasizing indigenous culture.
Additional Information:
· Ali Brothers and Congress Resolution: Showed Tilak’s support for broader national and communal unity.
· Poona New English School: Co-founded by Tilak to promote education based on national values.
· Moral Necessity of Swaraj: Reflected Tilak’s belief in self-governance as an ethical imperative.
· Foundational Importance of Swaraj: He believed that without freedom, no progress is possible.