Correct option is A
Ans.(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, once described Mohammad Ali Jinnah as "the best ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity."
- Jinnah was initially a strong proponent of Hindu-Muslim unity and secularism in Indian politics.
- He was actively involved in the Lucknow Pact of 1916, where the Congress and the Muslim League agreed on a common political framework.
- At this stage, Jinnah was a moderate leader, advocating for cooperation between Hindus and Muslims.
- However, over time, he shifted towards the idea of a separate Muslim state, leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi and a liberal Congress leader.
- Jinnah, before the 1930s, was known for his secular stance and worked closely with Congress leaders.
- The Lucknow Pact (1916) was a major agreement between Congress and the Muslim League, facilitated by Jinnah.
- Jinnah later became the leader of the Muslim League and spearheaded the demand for Pakistan.
- He played a key role in the Lahore Resolution (1940), calling for a separate Muslim state.