In 1911, who among the following introduced a bill in the Imperial Legislative Council for introduction of compulsory and free primary education in India ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Dadabhai Naoroji” option2=”Bal Gangadhar Tilak” option3=”Sir Harcourt Butler” option4=”Gopal Krishna Gokhale” correct=”option4″]
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a prominent moderate nationalist leader, introduced a bill in the Imperial Legislative Council in 1911 seeking the introduction of compulsory and free primary education for children aged 6 to 10 in selected areas. Although the bill was eventually defeated, it highlighted the demand for universal education and put pressure on the government.
– Gokhale’s bill was a significant effort to promote mass literacy in India during the British rule.
– While the bill did not pass, it was a precursor to future educational reforms.