Wonderful post Harini and very well said.
I completely agree with all your points here, there is no doubt in my mind this will not only prove to Anita that just because she is educated does not mean she has the abilities and talent. or the heart that Gopi has.
Also at the end of this track, Gopi will come to her own realization about herself. Her confidence will grow at each achievement she accomplishes and the best part about this track is that Gopi is not competing at all, she is being herself, always putting others needs before her.
I feel that this is needed not only to show Anita why she is wrong, but also to show to Gopi that no matter what anyone says, she is and always will be the best life partner for Ahem and the best DIL for Modi family.
As for Koki, not asking Gopi, I think Gopi would actually say no and tell Koki may be Anita is right and might actually try to give up before trying so this is a better way.
Also as Koki said to Urmila, she wants Gopi to have a solid stand not only as Modi bahu but also as Ahem's wife. There is a specific reasong this was said to Urmila, after this Gopi will be lot smarter and stronger to deal with any future Urshi kalakaris.
Finally at the end of the day even if Gopi fails at any of the challenges, and I have full confidence she will bag them all, Ahem is not the price, he will not be handed over to Anita on a silver platter.
What might happen as you said Harini, is Anita may try to create an illusion that Ahem loves her and Gopi herself may try to remove herself for Ahem's happiness, but even then she will not make it out of MM, because the truth is Ahem loves her and wants to be with her only. Anita is his past and he has moved on.
After this Gopi will not be asked to prove anythign and neither is she being asked to prove anything.
The burden of proof in this case lies with Anita, not Gopi.
It is Anita who has to prove that she is better than Gopi for Ahem and for Modi family.
I am also going to enjoy the downfall of one Anita the skank. There will be tears and smiles but at the end of it we are all going to jump in joy.