Indian National Movement PYQ – Gopal Krishna Gokhale

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Indian National Movement PYQ – Gopal Krishna Gokhale – 9 questions, subject: Indian National Movement. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ADGS – 2021
Which of the following statements about Gokhale is / are not true?
I. He was a moderate in Politics but radical in introducing social reforms
II. He wanted political progress and social reforms simultaneously
III. He was opposed to passive resistance in India and in South Africa
IV. He was opposed to Western civilisation

Correct Answer: C [III and IV only]

Explanation:

III and IV are untrue: Gokhale supported Gandhi's satyagraha in South Africa and respected Western education and liberal ideas.

2.  
PTGS – 2021
Who was acclaimed as the "Diamond of India", due to his invaluable services to the Nation?

Correct Answer: A [Gopala Krishna Gokhale]

Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was hailed as the Diamond of India for his selfless national service; Tilak used these words at his death in 1915.

3.  
GROUP 1 – 2021
Which one of the statement is incorrect regarding Gokhale?
  1. He started "Servants of Indian Society" in 1905
  1. He went in to South Africa and helped Gandhi in his movement against Colour bar
  1. Gandhi accepted Gokhale as 'Political guru'
  1. Gandhi described Gokhale as diamond of India, the Jewel of Maharastra and Prince of Workers

Correct Answer: B [1, 2, 3 are correct only 4 is incorrect]

Explanation:

Statement 4 is incorrect because it was Bal Gangadhar Tilak, not Gandhi, who called Gokhale the Diamond of India, Jewel of Maharashtra and Prince of Workers.

4.  
PSY – 2022
The provincial autonomy was the main recommendation of

Correct Answer: C [Gokhale]

Explanation:

Provincial autonomy was the main recommendation of Gokhale's Political Testament, published in 1917 after his death.

5.  
CEGS – 2022
'Servants of India Society' was founded by

Correct Answer: B [Gopala Krishna Gokhale]

Explanation:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to train Indians for public service.

6.  
EO GRADE I (HR&CE) – 2024
Who described Gopal Krishna Gokhale as the 'Diamond of India', the 'Jewel of Maharashtra' and the 'Prince of Workers'

Correct Answer: D [Bala Gangadhar Tilak]

Explanation:

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, though a political rival, praised Gokhale at his funeral in 1915 as the Diamond of India, Jewel of Maharashtra and Prince of Workers.

7.  
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025
Match the following:
(a) Mahadev Govind Ranade – 1. The mystic dreamer of dreams
(b) Gopala Krishna Gokhale – 2. Socrates of Maharashtra
(c) Bala Gangadhar Tilak – 3. The Lion of the Punjab
(d) Lala Lajpat Rai – 4. Uncrowned king of India

Correct Answer: C [2 1 4 3]

Explanation:

Ranade is the Socrates of Maharashtra and Lajpat Rai the Lion of the Punjab, so only the code 2 1 4 3 fits both pairs.

8.  
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
Choose the right matches:
(1) Ferosha Metha – Disciple of Gokhale
(2) Gopala Krishna Gokhale – Servants of India Society
(3) Dadabhai Naoroji – Drain Theory
(4) S.N. Banerjee – Safety Valve Theory

Correct Answer: A [(2) and (3) are correct]

Explanation:

Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society and Naoroji propounded the Drain Theory, while Pherozeshah Mehta was not Gokhale's disciple and the Safety Valve theory is not Banerjee's.

9.  
COMBINED TECHNICAL SERVICES (IV POST) – 2026
Choose the right titles with their corresponding names:
(a) Grand Oldman of India – 1. G.K. Gokhale
(b) Servants of India society – 2. Annie Besant
(c) Father of Indian unrest – 3. Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) Home rule movement – 4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Correct Answer: C [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

Naoroji was the Grand Old Man of India, Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society, Tilak was Father of Indian Unrest, and Annie Besant led the Home Rule movement: 3 1 4 2.

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