Who among the following social reformer of British India was known as Lokhitwadi?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Gopal Hari Deshmukh.
· Gopal Hari Deshmukh, a prominent social reformer of British India, was popularly known as Lokhitwadi. He was given this title because of his dedication to the welfare of the people.
· He was known for his progressive views on social issues such as caste discrimination, women's education, and widow remarriage.
· Deshmukh wrote extensively in Marathi, promoting modern education and rational thinking through his essays published under the pen name Lokhitwadi.
Information about other options:
· Veeresalingam Pantulu: A social reformer from Andhra Pradesh, he was a pioneer of the widow remarriage movement and worked for women's education.
· Narayan Guru: A saint and social reformer from Kerala, he advocated for the eradication of caste discrimination and the promotion of equality.
· Jyotiba Phule: A prominent social reformer from Maharashtra, he worked tirelessly for the upliftment of lower castes and women's education, and he, along with his wife Savitribai Phule, opened the first school for girls in India.
Information Booster:
Satya Shodhak Samaj:Jyotiba Phule formed this in 1873 to educate society about caste prejudice and to free lower-caste people from the stigmas created by Brahmins, and also promote women’s education.
Gopal Hair Deshmukh:
· He gave the slogan , “One Caste, One Religion, One God for All” (Oru Jathi, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu).
· In 1888, he built a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Aruvippuram which was against the caste-based restrictions of the time.