The social reformer of Maharashtra who became famous by his pen name lokhitwadi was

A. Atmaram Panduranga

B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

C. Gopal Hari Deshmukh

D. KS Chaplunkar

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gopal Hari Deshmukh (18 February 1823 – 9 October 1892) was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. His original surname was Shidhaye. Because of 'Vatan' (right of Tax collection) that the family had received,the family was later called Deshmukh. Deshmukh is regarded as an important figure of the Social Reform Movement in Maharashtra.