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The Role of the Press in the Independence Movement

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Which newspaper was founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Kesari

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kesari was a Marathi-language newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881. It played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Amrita Bazar Patrika' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Surendranath Banerjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motilal Nehru was the editor of the newspaper 'Amrita Bazar Patrika' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by Lala Lajpat Rai in 1886?

  1. The Tribune

  2. The Hindu

  3. The Indian Express

  4. Kesari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tribune was founded by Lala Lajpat Rai in 1886. It was an English-language newspaper that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The Leader' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Annie Besant

  2. C. Rajagopalachari

  3. Madan Mohan Malaviya

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Annie Besant was the editor of the newspaper 'The Leader' during the Indian independence movement. She used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1919?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Young India

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Young India was founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1919. It was an English-language weekly newspaper that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The Independent' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Surendranath Banerjee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bipin Chandra Pal was the editor of the newspaper 'The Independent' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1940?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Dawn

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dawn was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1940. It was an English-language newspaper that played a significant role in the Pakistan independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The Hindustan Times' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. G.D. Birla

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

G.D. Birla was the editor of the newspaper 'The Hindustan Times' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by C. Rajagopalachari in 1928?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Swarajya

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swarajya was founded by C. Rajagopalachari in 1928. It was an English-language weekly newspaper that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The Bombay Chronicle' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. B.G. Horniman

  4. Surendranath Banerjee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

B.G. Horniman was the editor of the newspaper 'The Bombay Chronicle' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1940?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Forward Bloc

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Forward Bloc was founded by Subhas Chandra Bose in 1940. It was a political party that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The National Herald' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the editor of the newspaper 'The National Herald' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by J.B. Kripalani in 1946?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. The Hindustan Times

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hindustan Times was founded by J.B. Kripalani in 1946. It was an English-language newspaper that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

Who was the editor of the newspaper 'The Searchlight' during the Indian independence movement?

  1. Motilal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Prabhat Kumar Sinha

  4. Surendranath Banerjee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prabhat Kumar Sinha was the editor of the newspaper 'The Searchlight' during the Indian independence movement. He used the newspaper to advocate for Indian independence and criticize British rule.

Which newspaper was founded by Ram Manohar Lohia in 1956?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Indian Express

  3. Mankind

  4. The Statesman


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mankind was founded by Ram Manohar Lohia in 1956. It was an English-language weekly newspaper that played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

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