Question

Which among the following statements are true about Gopal Krishna Gokhale?

• A. He presided over the 1905 annual session of the Indian National Congress in Lahore.
• B. His works were inspired by the political thoughts and ideas of M. G. Ranade.
• C. He requested for the reduction of the salt tax and removal of excise duty on cotton goods.
• D. He requested for free and compulsory education for elementary classes.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B His works were inspired by the political thoughts and ideas of M. G. Ranade.
C He requested for the reduction of the salt tax and removal of excise duty on cotton goods.
D He requested for free and compulsory education for elementary classes.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale presided over the 1905 annual session of the Indian National Congress in Varanasi, not Lahore. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was also a believer in achieving political reforms in India through constitutional means. His works were inspired by the political thoughts and ideas of M. G. Ranade, a social reformer and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. He put forth ideas that could help in reviving the Indian economy. First, he requested for the reduction of the salt tax and removal of excise duty on cotton goods. For the betterment of society, he asked for free and compulsory education for elementary classes and better job opportunities for the educated middle class.