Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

Who was associated with the formation of the Deccan Educational Society?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: All of the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All of the above”.
The Deccan Educational Society was established in Pune by V.G. Chibdonkar, M G Ranade and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar with the help of BG Tilak.

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