Q1. Who was the founder of the Servants of India Society ?
(a) G. K. Gokhale
(b) K. M. Roy
(c) M. K. Gandhi
(d) B. G. Tilak
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (a) G. K. Gokhale
Explanation: Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to promote education, social reform, and national service.
Q2. Whom did Gandhiji consider his political Guru ?
(a) Vinoba Bhave
(b) B. G. Tilak
(c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(d) Dadabhai Naoroji
(UPSC Prelims 1981)
Answer: (c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was regarded by Mahatma Gandhi as his political mentor. Gokhale’s emphasis on moderation, reform, and constitutional methods deeply influenced Gandhi’s early political philosophy and approach to public service.