Who said 'Swaraj is my birthright'?
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Who said 'Swaraj is my birthright'?
✓ Correct answer: c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
ExplanationBal Gangadhar Tilak, endeared as Lokmanya, was an Indian nationalist, teacher, and an independence activist.He was one third of the Lal Bal Pal triumvirate.The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest".He was also conferred with the title of "Lokmanya", which means "accepted by the people as their leader".Mahatma Gandhi called him "The Maker of Modern India".Tilak was one of the first and strongest advocates of Swaraj ('self-rule') and a strong radical in Indian consciousness.He is known for his quote in Marathi: "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it!".Hence, the correct answer is Option C i.e Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
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