Question

How did ghokale try to arouse national awakening

Answer 1

Arousal of National Awakening: In 1902 Gokhale had become the Member of the Imperial Legislative Council. In his speeches in the Council, he pleaded for reduction in salt duty and the abolition of excise duty on cotton goods. In 1910 and 1912 he moved resolutions in the Imperative legislative council. He established servants of Indian society in 1905.

He pleaded for free primary education for all children. Gokhale wanted the British to give Indians a large part in Indian Civil Service.