Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A) Balshastri Jambhekar started the first Anglo- Maratha newspaper - ‘Durpun’, in 1832.
B) He is remembered as the father of Marathi journalism.
C) Balshastri Jambhekar published the first Marathi monthly magazine - ‘Digdurshun’ in 1840.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. A, B and C.
All the given statements A, B, and C are correct regarding Balshastri Jambhekar. He started the first Anglo-Maratha newspaper ‘Durpun’ in 1832, which played a vital role in spreading social and political awareness. He is rightly remembered as the father of Marathi journalism due to his pioneering contributions. Further, he also published the first Marathi monthly magazine, ‘Digdurshun’ in 1840, focusing on science, history, and social reforms. His efforts laid the foundation for modern journalism and reformist thought in Maharashtra.