Modern History PYQ 314 of 709 · Revolutionary Activities Outside India

In which language was the first issue of the 'Ghadar' newspaper published?

  1. AGurmukhi
  2. BHindi
  3. CUrdu
  4. DEnglish

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Correct answer: (c) Urdu

Explanation

The first issue of the weekly *Ghadar* (or *Hindustan Ghadar*) came out in Urdu on 1 November 1913 from San Francisco. A Gurmukhi (Punjabi) edition followed in December 1913, and later editions came out in other languages. It was sent to Indians abroad, especially soldiers, and called them to rise against British rule.

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