GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following newspaper was started by Annie Besant?

A	The Hindu
B	Indian Express
C	The Times of India
D	New India

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Complete answer: Annie Besant started a daily newspaper namely New India in the 20th century. It was founded to spread news related to the Indian freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Annie Besant spread her propaganda through newspapers like New India and the Commonweal.

Detailed explanation-3: -New India weekly was a daily newspaper started in India by Annie Besant. It was used to highlight the issues related to the Indian freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Commonweal was a British socialist newspaper founded in 1885 by the newborn Socialist League. Its aims were to spread socialist views and to win over new recruits. William Morris, founder of the League, was its chief writer, money finder and “responsible head". Edward Aveling was the sub-editor.

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