Q. Consider the following statements regarding the “Servants of India Society”:
1. It was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
2. The aim of the society was to prepare a cadre of selfless workers who were to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a religious spirit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866-1915), a liberal leader of the Indian National Congress, founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 with the help of M.G. Ranade.  

  • The aim of the society was to train national missionaries for the service of India;  
  • to promote, by all constitutional means, the true interests of the Indian people;  
  • and to prepare a cadre of selfless workers who were to devote their lives to the cause of the country in a religious spirit. 

Source: Spectrum Modern India. 

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