Charles Freer Andrews, a British missionary and a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, was titled ‘Dinabandhu,’ meaning “Friend of the Poor.” He earned this name through his tireless work for the rights of Indian indentured laborers and the downtrodden. He was a vocal supporter of the Indian independence movement from within the British community. ANSWER: (D) C. F. Andrews
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C.F. Andrews played a unique role in the freedom struggle by acting as a bridge between the British administration and Indian leaders. He was instrumental in persuading Gandhi to return to India from South Africa and worked extensively in Fiji and Africa to highlight the plight of Indian workers. His deep empathy for the poor and his willingness to challenge his own government’s colonial policies made him a beloved figure in India. Gandhi gave him the name ‘Dinabandhu’ as a testament to his selfless dedication to the cause of humanity and Indian liberation.