Statements about Gokhale is / are not true?

Which of the following statements about Gokhale is / are not true?

  1. He was a moderate in Politics but radical in introducing social reforms
  2. He wanted political progress and social reforms simultaneously
  3.  Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1915
  4. He was opposed to Western civilization

(A) I only

(B) I and II only

(C) III and IV only

(D) II and IV only

EXPLANATION

(1) He was a moderate in politics but radical in introducing social reforms.
✅ True.

  • Gokhale was indeed a moderate leader in the Indian National Congress.

  • While politically moderate, he strongly advocated progressive social reforms — such as expanding education, promoting women’s rights, and improving the condition of the poor.

  • Hence, this statement is true.

(2) He wanted political progress and social reforms simultaneously.
✅ True.

  • Gokhale believed that political freedom and social reform must go hand in hand.

  • He argued that without an educated and morally strong society, political freedom would be meaningless.

  • Hence, this statement is true.

(3) Servants of India Society was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale in 1915.
❌ Not true.

  • The Servants of India Society was founded by Gokhale in 1905, not 1915.

  • It aimed to train Indians for public service and social work.

  • Hence, this statement is false.

(4) He was opposed to Western civilization.
❌ Not true.

  • Gokhale admired many aspects of Western civilization, especially its democratic and liberal values.

  • He wanted India to modernize by adopting the best from the West while preserving Indian culture.

  • Hence, this statement is false.

✅ Therefore, the statements that are NOT true are:
(III) and (IV)

Final Answer: (C) III and IV only

Statements about Gokhale is / are not true?