UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·history·modern history

Who among the following rejected the title of Knighthood and refused to accept a position in the Council of the Secretary of State for India?

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  1. AMotilal Nehru
  2. BM. G. Ranade
  3. CG. K. GokhaleCorrect
  4. DB. G. Tilak

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent moderate leader of the Indian National Congress. He was offered a Knighthood (KCIE) by the British government for his contributions, but he declined it because he believed that accepting such titles would distance him from the common people of India. Additionally, he refused a seat on the Council of the Secretary of State for India, as he preferred to work for the Indian national movement and serve his country through the Servants of India Society and the Imperial Legislative Council.
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