In 1911, who among the following introduced a bill in the Imperial Leg

In 1911, who among the following introduced a bill in the Imperial Legislative Council for introduction of compulsory and free primary education in India ?

Dadabhai Naoroji
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Sir Harcourt Butler
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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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.
Dadabhai Naoroji was a key figure in the early nationalist movement and propounded the “Drain of Wealth” theory. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a radical nationalist leader known for the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright”. Sir Harcourt Butler was involved in education policy but Gokhale introduced the specific bill in 1911.
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