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During the Indian freedom struggle, who of the following started the weekly Yugantar in April 1906?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh and Bhupendranath Dutta
  2. Jnanendranath Basu and Bipin Chandra Pal
  3. Aswini Kumar Dutta and Satish Chandra Mukherji
  4. Krishna Kumar Mitra and Hem Chandra Kanungo

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Barindra Kumar Ghosh and Bhupendranath Dutta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Barindra Kumar Ghosh and Bhupendranath Dutta šŸ“š Explanation: The popular revolutionary weekly newspaper Yugantar was started in Calcutta in April 1906 by Barindra Kumar Ghosh and Bhupendranath Datta, who was the younger brother of Swami Vivekananda. The paper served as a powerful mouthpiece for the Anushilan Samiti. Its fiery articles openly advocated for open armed rebellion and absolute resistance against British colonial rule. The publication played a critical role in inspiring the youth of Bengal to join the revolutionary movement.