Q877
Who was the founder of Kashi Vidyapith?
A.
Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya
B.
Acharya Narendra Dev
C.
Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt
AnswerD.
Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt and Bhagwan Das established the university in Varanasi, on 10th February 1921, during the non-cooperation movement of the freedom struggle. Originally named Kashi Vidyapith, the university was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidya pith in 1995. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.