Question

    Which among the following was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale?

    A Poona Sarvajanik Sabha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Bombay Presidency Association Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Servants of India Society Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Land Holders Society Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association. Along with him were a small group of educated Indians, as NateshAppajiDravid, Gopal Krishna Deodhar and AnantPatwardhan who wanted to promote social and human development and overthrow the British rule in India. The Society organizedmany campaigns to promote education, sanitation, health care and fight the social evils of untouchability and discrimination, alcoholism, poverty, oppression of women and domestic abuse. The publication of The Hitavada, the organ of the Society in English from Nagpur commenced in 1911.

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