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    Question

    Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about

    the servants of India society? A. The ‘Servants of India Society’ was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale at Fergusson hill on 12 June 1905 in Pune district of Maharashtra. B. The Society focused on nation- building activities such as education, social welfare , upliftment of the downtrodden and betterment of the under -privileged sections of society.
    A Only A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither A nor B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both statements A and B about the Servants of India Society are correct: A. The Servants of India Society was indeed founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale on 12 June 1905. It was established in Pune, Maharashtra, though the specific reference to "Fergusson hill" might be a detail not commonly cited in standard historical sources. Gokhale was a prominent social and political leader who aimed to promote social reform and education. B. The Society focused on nation-building activities that align with the objectives outlined in your statement. It dedicated itself to education, social welfare, the upliftment of the downtrodden, and the betterment of underprivileged sections of society. The society aimed to train men and women to dedicate their lives to the cause of the country in various fields, promoting welfare and development in line with Gokhale's moderate reformist views.

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