SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q32

Who among the following was the Founder of the newspaper ‘Rast Goftar’?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dadabhai Naoroji.

 

Dadabhai Naoroji was the founder of the newspaper ‘Rast Goftar’, which means "The Truth Teller." Launched in 1854 in Gujarati, the newspaper aimed to educate the Parsi community about social, religious, and political reforms. Naoroji used it as a platform to promote rational thinking, advocate for women's rights, and raise awareness about British colonial exploitation. ‘Rast Goftar’ played a significant role in spreading nationalist ideas and laid the groundwork for India’s early freedom movement and social reform efforts.