Question

List briefly any two causes that Gopal Krishna Ghokhle supported

Answer 1

Gopal Krishna

Gokhale was a moderate leader during India's independence struggle.

1. He was a

senior member of the Indian National Congress and the founder of the Servants

of India Society. He campaigned for Indian self-rule and social reform.

2. As a leader of

the moderate faction of the Congress he advocated reforms by working with the existing

government institutions. He preferred to use the process of dialogue and

discussion with the British authorities for the fulfilment of Indian demands.

3. He was a

liberal reformer and supported the Age of Consent Bill introduced by the

British Imperial Government. He wanted the expansion of Indian education. He

believed that true political change could be brought about only by a new

generation of Indians who were educated and were aware of their civil and

patriotic duty towards their country and towards each other.