“A graduate at 18, professor and associate editor of the Sudharak at 20, Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25, Secretary of the National Congress at 29, leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31, Provincial legislator at 34, Imperial legislator at 36, President of the Indian National Congress at 39, a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master” This is how a biographer describes:
✓ Correct answer: c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
ExplanationThe description perfectly matches Gopal Krishna Gokhale, one of the most respected leaders of the Indian freedom struggle.Gokhale graduated from Elphinstone College, Bombay (Mumbai), in 1884 at the age of18. He was one of the first Indian graduates of the university.He became a professor of history and political economy at Fergusson College, Pune.He also became associate editor of the newspaper 'Sudharak' which was run by his mentor M.G. Ranade.He became secretary of the Pune Sarvajanik Sabha, an organization that worked for Indian political rights.He was also involved in provincial-level conferences advocating for self-governance.In 1895 at the age of 29 Gokhale became Secretary of the Indian National Congress (INC).In 1897 Gokhale testified before the Welby Commission (Royal Commission on Indian Expenditure) in England and advocated for financial autonomy for India.He was elected to the Bombay Legislative Council in 1900 at the age of34. In 1902 he was nominated to the Imperial Legislative Council, where he became a key advocate for Indian self- governance a
Practice more History PYQs
Attempt a free 10-question quiz or browse the full History & Art-Culture previous-year-question bank with instant answers and explanations.
🏛️ History PYQs →