Question

By which Name is Jay Prakash Narayan Known?
1. Lokmanya
2. Loknayak
3. Lokhitwadi
4. Lokneta

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Loknayak

The correct answer is Loknayak.

• Jay Prakash Narayan:
  • Lok Nayak Jay Prakash Narayan’s birthday i.e. 11 October is celebrated as Save Democracy Day for his invaluable contribution to anti-emergency agitation during 1975-76.
  • His entire life is one of supreme sacrifice and commitment to the nation.
  • In 1921 he joined the Non-cooperation movement and was influenced by Gandhian Ideology.
  • Later he went to the US, where he was deeply influenced by Marxist ideology.
  • In 1929 he joined the INC at the invitation of Jawahar Lal Nehru.

• Titles to the eminent personalities:-
  • Lokmanya - Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
  • Loknayak - Jai Prakash Narayan.
  • Lokhitwadi - Gopal Hari Deshmukh.
  • Lokneta - Gopinath Munde.