The correct answer is: A. Lala Murlidhar.
Lala Murlidhar was a prominent Indian freedom fighter who gave back his title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ during the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was a member of the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He was also a member of the All India Congress Committee and the Central Legislative Assembly.
Lala Murlidhar was born in 1864 in Lahore, Punjab. He was educated at the Government College in Lahore and the University of Punjab. He started his career as a teacher but soon became involved in the freedom struggle. He was arrested several times for his activities and was imprisoned for two years.
Lala Murlidhar was a strong advocate of non-violence and civil disobedience. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a key role in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He gave back his title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ in protest against the British government’s policies.
Lala Murlidhar died in 1934. He is remembered as a great freedom fighter and a pioneer of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The other options are incorrect.
- Gokul Chand was a businessman and philanthropist. He was not involved in the freedom struggle.
- Nazir Begh was a woman who was involved in the freedom struggle. However, she did not give back her title of ‘Rai Bahadur’.
- Ganpat Rai was a freedom fighter. However, he did not give back his title of ‘Rai Bahadur’.