Question

On whose advice did Gandhiji spend a year travelling around British India upon his return in 1915?

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

Hint:

Remember that Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a mentor to Gandhi and played a crucial role in shaping his early political thinking. Gandhi respected his advice deeply.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

When Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915, he sought guidance on how to engage with Indian politics. Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a moderate reformer, advised Gandhi to spend a year traveling across the country. This experience allowed Gandhi to understand the socio-political conditions of India and connect with people from diverse regions, laying the foundation for his later leadership in the freedom movement.