MCQ on Newspapers & Journal in Modern India
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ Quiz) on the topic of Newspapers, Journal and their founders in Modern History of India with answers and explanation. It is useful for various competitive exams like UPSC, UPPSC, BPSC, IAS/PCS and others.
Instructions:
- There are 25 questions in this quiz.
- Each question has four options (A, B, C,
and D).
- Choose the correct option by typing the
corresponding letter (e.g., “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D”) as your answer.
- After completing the quiz, your score
will be revealed. Good luck!
Q 1. Who is considered the "Father
of Indian Journalism" for his pioneering efforts in launching the
newspaper "Bengal Gazette" in 1780?
a)
Rabindranath Tagore
b)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c)
James Augustus Hickey
d)
Mahatma Gandhi
Answer (c)
Explanation:
James Augustus Hickey is considered the "Father of Indian Journalism"
for his pioneering efforts in launching the newspaper "Bengal
Gazette" in 1780.
Q 2. Which of the following newspapers
played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle and was founded by Bal
Gangadhar Tilak in 1881?
a)
Hindustan Times
b)
The Times of India
c)
Kesari
d)
The Hindu
Answer (c)
Explanation: Kesari (Marathi newspaper) played a crucial role in India's freedom
struggle and was founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881.
Q 3. Who was founder the newspaper ‘Sudharak’?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
d) Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
Answer (d)
Explanation: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was founder
the newspaper ‘Sudharak’ in 1888.
Q 4. The newspaper "Al-Hilal"
and "Al-Balagh" were launched by:
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Abul Kalam Azad
c)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Answer (d)
Explanation: The newspaper
"Al-Hilal" and "Al-Balagh" were launched by Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad in 1912.
Q 5. Who founded the newspaper
"Young India" and "Harijan" to advocate for the rights of
the oppressed and fight against British imperialism?
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d)
Bhagat Singh
Answer (c)
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi founded
the newspaper "Young India" and "Harijan" to advocate for
the rights of the oppressed and fight against British imperialism.
Q 6. Which prominent leader and freedom
fighter edited the newspaper "Mahratta," which became a platform for
promoting nationalist ideas during the freedom movement?
b) Lala Lajpat Rai
c) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
d)
Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer (a)
Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak prominent leader and freedom fighter
edited the newspaper "Maharatta," (in english) which became a
platform for promoting nationalist ideas during the freedom movement.
Q 7. The Urdu newspaper
"Zamindar," known for its nationalist stance, was founded by:
b)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
c)
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
d)
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Answer (c)
Explanation: The Urdu newspaper "Zamindar," known for its nationalist
stance, was founded by Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar.
Q 8. Annie Besant, the prominent British
socialist, and Theosophist, launched the newspaper "New India" to
support the cause of India's freedom struggle. In which year was it founded?
a)
1890
b)
1901
c)
1914
d)
1920
Answer (c)
Explanation: Annie Besant, the prominent British socialist, and Theosophist,
launched the newspaper "New India" to support the cause of India's
freedom struggle. It was founded in 1914.
Q 9. In which year was the famous
newspaper "The Hindu" established, which remains one of the most
prominent English-language newspapers in India?
a) 1855
b) 1878
c) 1889
d) 1912
Answer (c)
Explanation: In 1889, the famous newspaper "The Hindu" established,
which remains one of the most prominent English-language newspapers in India.
Q 10. Aurobindo Ghosh wrote:
a) Discovery of India
b) Kesari
c) The Life Divine
d) Struggle for Life
Answer (c)
Explanation: Aurobindo Ghosh wrote a book The Life Divine.
Q 11. Who was publisher of Samvad
Kaumudi and Mirat-ul-Akbar?
a) Syed Ahmad Khan
b) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
c) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
d) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Answer (b)
Explanation: Raja Ram Mohan Roy was publisher of Samvad Kaumudi and Mirat-ul-Akbar
in 1819 and 1822 respectively.
Q 12. Who among the following repealed
the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
a) Lord Harding
b) Lord Ripon
c) Lord Lytton
d) Lord Curzon
Answer (b)
Explanation: Moderate Governor General Lord Ripon repealed the Vernacular Press
Act of 1878.
Q 13. The first newspaper in India was:
a) Sambad Kaumadi
b) Pioneer
c) Bengal Gazette
d) The Hindu
Answer (c)
Explanation: Bengal Gazette was first newspaper of India published in 1780.
Q 14. Who was the first Indian
journalist to be imprisoned?
a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
b) Lala Lajpat Rai
c) Surendra Nath Banerjee
d) Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer (b)
Explanation: Surendra Nath Banerjee was the first Indian journalist to be imprisoned.
Q 15. Who was associated with the
newspaper ‘Amrita Bazar Patrika’?
a) Aurobindo Ghosh
b) Sisir Kumar Ghosh
c) Surendra Nath Banerjee
d) Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer (b)
Explanation: Sisir Kumar Ghosh associated with the newspaper ‘Amrita Bazar
Patrika’.
Q 16. Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq journal was published
by:
a) Syed Ahmad Khan
b) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
c) Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
d) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Answer (c)
Explanation: Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq journal was published by Maulana Muhammad Ali
Jauhar.
Q 17. B.R. Ambedkar was founder of:
a) Mook Nayak
b) Harijan
c) Rast Goftar
d) Independent
Answer (a)
Explanation: B.R. Ambedkar was founder of marathi newsparper Mook Nayak.
Q 18. Who were the first Europeans,
brought a printing press to India?
a)
English
b)
Portuguese
c)
French
d)
Dutch
Answer (a)
Explanation:
Portuguese was the first Europeans, brought a printing press to India in 1550.
Q 19. Who among the following imposed
the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
a) Lord Harding
b) Lord Ripon
c) Lord Lytton
d) Lord Curzon
Answer (c)
Explanation: Governor General Lord Lytton imposed the Vernacular Press Act of
1878.
Q 20. Who published marathi newspaper ‘Bahiskrit
Bharat’ in 1920?
a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
b)
Subhas Chandra Bose
c)
Mahatma Gandhi
d)
B.R. Ambedkar
Answer (d)
Explanation:
The marathi newspaper ‘Bahiskrit Bharat’ (1920) was published by B.R. Ambedkar.
Q 21. Who among the following started
the newspaper’s ‘Som Prakash’?
a)
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
b)
Surendranath Banerjee
c)
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
d)
Bipin Chandra Pal
Answer (a)
Explanation: The weekly newspaper’s ‘Som Prakash’ was started by Ishwar Chandra
Vidyasagar in 1858.
Q 22. Which newspaper was founded by
Dadabhai Naoroji in 1883 to voice the demands of Indian nationalists?
a)
The Hindu
b)
The Statesman
c)
The Voice of India
d)
The Indian Mirror
Answer (c)
Explanation:
The Voice of India newspaper was founded by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1883 to voice
the demands of Indian nationalists.
Q 23. The newspaper “Bengalee” was
started by __________.
a)
Lala Lajpat Rai
b)
Bipin Chandra Pal
c)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d)
Girish Chandra Ghosh
Answer (d)
Explanation:
The newspaper “Bengalee” was started by Girish
Chandra Ghosh in 1862 as an English language newspaper based in Kolkata.
Q 24. The newspaper “Gadar” was
associated with which revolutionary organization during India’s struggle for
independence?
a)
Indian National Congress
b)
All India Azad Hind Sena
c)
Ghadar Party
d)
Anushilan Samiti
Answer (c)
Explanation:
The newspaper “Gadar” was associated
with Ghadar Party during India’s struggle for independence.
Q 25. The newspaper "Kudi
Arasu" was started by __________.
a)
B.R. Ambedkar
b)
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy
c)
Bhaga” Singh
d)
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer (b)
Explanation:
The newspaper "Kudi Arasu"
(Weekly magazine) was started by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy.
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