Lokhitawadi - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following social reformer was called as a Lokhitawadi?

a. Mahatma Phule
b. Mahadev Govind Ranade
c. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
d. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Gopal Hari Deshmukh

Explanation:
- Gopal Hari Deshmukh was a social reformer from Maharashtra, India.
- He started writing articles aimed at social reform in Maharashtra in the weekly Prabhakar under the pen name Lokhitawadi.
- He wote for emancipation and education of women.
- He protested against arranged child marriages, dowry system, and polygamy.
- He started a weekly “Hitechchhu” and " Gujarati Budhhi-Wardhak Sabha".