Which newspaper propagated strong nationalist views during India’s freedom struggle?
- APioneer
- BAmrita Bazar Patrika
- CStatesman
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (b) Amrita Bazar Patrika
Explanation
Some of the most powerful newspapers that emerged to spread national awakening against colonial rule were— Sudharak, Kesari, Mahratta, Navjivan, Swadeshmitran, Amrita Bazar Patrika, Hindustan, Matribhoomi, etc. Amrita Bazar Patrika was started in 1868 by two brothers, Shishir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh.