Q. Who was the political guru of the Father of the Nation?
(a) Madan Mohan Malviya
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) None of these
Ans: (b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Explanation: The political guru of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Gokhale was a prominent social and political leader in the early 20th century and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. He played a significant role in shaping Gandhi’s political ideology and provided him with guidance and mentorship during his formative years in the political arena. Gokhale emphasized the values of moderation, constitutional methods, and constructive work, which deeply influenced Gandhi’s approach to the freedom struggle and his philosophy of nonviolence.