Question

On whose advice among the following did Gandhiji attempt to visit British India and learn about the land and its people?

• A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
• B. Bipin Chandra Pal
• C. Lala Lajpat Rai
• D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Hint:

While learning about Gandhian era, it is useful to know the role and importance of his mentors, and his relationship with them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Gopal Krishna Gokhale: It was on the advice of Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who was known as Gandhiji's political mentor, that Gandhi traveled around British India to understand the various issues related to the country and the life of its people. 
Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal and Lala Lajpat Rai: All of these three were nationalist leaders but they were not Gandhiji's political mentor, nor did they advise him to travel across the country.