Q. Who among the following were instrumental in founding the Deccan Education Society in Pune in 1884?
Answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Notes: Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Gopal Ganesh Agarkar co-founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884 in Pune to promote higher education in Maharashtra. Their initiative led to institutions like Fergusson College and Willingdon College, shaping the educational landscape of the region.
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