Q. Match the following and choose the correct answer. Newspaper Editor
I. Free Hindustan a. Mahatma Gandhi
II. Indian Opinion b. Dadabhai Nauroji
III. Voice of India c. Surendranath Banerjee
IV. Bengalee d. Taraknath Das
a) I – c, II – d, III – a, IV – b
b) I – d, II – a, III – b, IV – c
c) I – c, II – a, III – d, IV – b
d) I – d, II – c, III – b, IV – a
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
Correct Answer: b) I – d, II – a, III – b, IV – c
Explanation:
1. Free Hindustan – Taraknath Das (d)
– “Free Hindustan” was a revolutionary newspaper published by Taraknath Das in the United States. It aimed to inspire Indians to fight for independence from British rule.
2. Indian Opinion – Mahatma Gandhi (a)
– “Indian Opinion” was a newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa in 1903. It was used to address the issues of the Indian community and promote non-violent resistance.
3. Voice of India – Dadabhai Naoroji (b)
– “Voice of India” was edited by Dadabhai Naoroji, who is also known as the “Grand Old Man of India.” The newspaper focused on Indian political and economic issues under British rule.
4. Bengalee – Surendranath Banerjee (c)
– “The Bengalee” was a prominent newspaper edited by Surendranath Banerjee. It played a significant role in the Indian nationalist movement.
Thus, the correct answer is b) I – d, II – a, III – b, IV – c.
