SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 33

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who was regarded as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi, founded the ______ in 1905.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Servants of India Society.

  • Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who was regarded as the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi, founded the Servants of India Society in 1905.
  • The Servants of India Society was dedicated to promoting social reform and national service in India. Its primary objectives included Promoting education, healthcare, sanitation, and overall human development.

  • It was also aimed at eradicating untouchability, discrimination, alcoholism, poverty, oppression of women, like social evils.

  • Apart from Gokhale, the other members of the organisation were

    • Surendra Nath Banerjee
    •  Natesh Appaji Dravid
    • Gopal Krishna Deodhar,