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Who was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi after his return to India from South Africa?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  3. Dadabhai Naoroji
  4. Pherozeshah Mehta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: B) Gopal Krishna Gokhale 📚 Explanation: Gokhale advised Gandhi to travel across India for a year to understand the ground realities before entering active politics. Gandhi deeply respected Gokhale's moderate approach and commitment to constitutional methods. Gokhale’s emphasis on the "spiritualization of politics" had a profound influence on Gandhi’s later philosophy and leadership style.