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Question
Which of the following was achieved by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, as a Member of the Imperial Legislative Council?
Options
Reduction in land revenue.
Abolition of salt tax.
Primary education made compulsory.
Reduction in toll tax.
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Solution
Reduction in toll tax.
Explanation:
As a member of the Imperial Legislative Council (from 1902) Gopal Krishna Gokhale pleaded for reductions in salt duty and excise on cotton goods, pressed for lower land revenue and even tried to introduce a bill to make primary education compulsory (but with little success). His persistent efforts did lead to a reduction in toll taxes, which is the achievement listed in the choices.
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