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Biography of G. The Early Years of G. Gopinath, born on November 13, , in Gorur, Hassan, hails from a Kannada family and spent his early years in a small village in Gorur, Karnataka. His father, Gorur Ramaswamy Iyengar, a school teacher, held unconventional views about formal education, believing schools enforced regimentation. Consequently, he initially educated Gopinath at home, a departure from traditional schooling norms.

Overcoming Challenges in Education.

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Gopinath's educational journey faced hurdles early on. When he entered a Kannada medium school relatively late, starting at Standard V, he encountered difficulties. His initial attempt to enter military school failed due to his lack of fluency in English. However, with support from his headmaster, who appealed to the defence ministry, Gopinath was granted the opportunity to take the entrance exam in Kannada.

Despite not succeeding on his first attempt, he persevered and successfully cleared the entrance on his second try. Military Training and Career Beginnings.