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Question
State two policies of the British which were opposed by Gokhale.
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Solution
(i) It was due to Gokhale’s untiring efforts that the toll tax was reduced and more Indians were appointed to high posts.
(ii) Gokhale opposed Lord Curzon for dividing Bengal and establishing Government control over universities.
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