Q. A bill in the Imperial Legislative Council for compulsory and free primary education was introduced by
(a) Feroz Shah Mehta
(b) Shankaran Nair
(c) Mohammad Shafi
(d) G. K. Gokhale.
Ans: (d) G. K. Gokhale.
Explanation: The bill in the Imperial Legislative Council for compulsory and free primary education was introduced by G. K. Gokhale. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and a social reformer who actively worked towards educational reforms in British India. He introduced the bill advocating for compulsory and free primary education in the Imperial Legislative Council in 1911. Gokhale believed in the importance of education for social progress and played a significant role in shaping educational policies and advocating for access to education for all.
