In 1916, a major public appearance of Gandhi was at the opening of the _______.

Banaras Hindu University

The correct answer is Option (3) → Banaras Hindu University

In 1916, a major public appearance of Gandhi was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University.

Gandhiji's first major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in February 1916. Among the invitees to this event were the princes and philanthropists whose donations had contributed to the founding of the BHU. Also present were important leaders of the Congress, such as Annie Besant. Compared to these dignitaries, Gandhiji was relatively unknown.