Who among the following rejected the title of Knighthood and refused to accept a position in the Council of the Secretary of State for India?

1. The question asks who rejected the title of Knighthood and refused to accept a position in the Council of the Secretary of State for India. 2. Gopal Krishna Gokhale (G. K. Gokhale) was offered a Knighthood (KCIE) in 1915, which he politely declined shortly before his death. He had also previously declined nomination to the Council of the Secretary of State for India. 3. Motilal Nehru did not receive/reject a knighthood. M. G. Ranade received honors but didn't famously reject a knighthood. B. G. Tilak was known for his assertive nationalism and did not receive such titles.