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Flashcards on Gopal Krishna Gokhale and Moderate Politics
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Who was Gopal Krishna Gokhale?
A senior political leader and a moderate in the Indian National Congress.
What was Gokhale known for in Indian politics?
His moderate approach and emphasis on dialogue and reforms.
When did Gokhale become the president of the Indian National Congress?
In 1905.
What did the moderates aim to achieve?
Gradual reform and self-rule within the British Empire.
Why did Gokhale advocate for moderate strategies?
He believed in constitutional methods and negotiation.
What was one of Gokhale's significant contributions to education?
The founding of the Servants of India Society.
How did moderates differ from extremists?
Moderates sought reform through dialogue, extremists pushed for direct action.
What was the main form of protest by moderates?
Petitions and resolutions.
Which event led to split in INC between moderates and extremists?
The Surat Split in 1907.
Did Gokhale support the Swadeshi Movement?
He supported Swadeshi goods but not the boycott of British goods.
Which Indian leader considered Gokhale his political guru?
Mahatma Gandhi.
What economic reforms did Gokhale advocate?
Reduction of land revenue and protection of Indian industries.
What was Gokhale's view on British governance?
He believed India could progress under enlightened British rule.
What was Gokhale's stance on social issues?
He promoted social reforms like education and opposed caste discrimination.
Did Gokhale participate in Civil Disobedience?
No, he believed in constitutional methods.
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In which year did Gopal Krishna Gokhale become the president of the Indian National Congress?
1903
1907
1905
1910
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What did Gokhale found in 1905 to promote education and social reform?
Indian Education Society
Servants of India Society
Bombay Presidency Association
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a proponent of which strategy for achieving political reforms?
Moderate
Militant
Revolutionary
Radical
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The Surat Split was a division in the Indian National Congress due to differences between
Liberals and Conservatives
Moderates and Extremists
Colonialists and Nationalists
Socialists and Capitalists
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale's political guru was
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Dadabhai Naoroji
Mahatma Gandhi
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
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Which method was NOT used by Gokhale in his political pursuits?
Petitions
Resolutions
Armed Rebellion
Legislative Debates
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale played a significant role in which movement?
Khilafat Movement
Quit India Movement
Early Nationalist Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
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Which socio-economic issue was Gokhale particularly concerned with?
Military Expansion
Land Revenue
Railway Monopolies
Maritime Trade Laws
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What stance did Gokhale take on the boycotting of British goods?
He fully supported it
He was indifferent
Supported Swadeshi but not full boycott
He fully opposed it
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale's moderation is often contrasted with the more radical approaches of
Jawaharlal Nehru
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bhagat Singh
Subhas Chandra Bose
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