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The series of articles titled 'New Lamps for Old' was written by whom?
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Correct answer: Aurobindo Ghosh
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) Aurobindo Ghosh š Explanation: 'New Lamps for Old' was a famous series of fiercely critical articles published in the Indu Prakash newspaper in 1893. They were authored by Aurobindo Ghosh, who strongly criticized the moderate politics of the Indian National Congress. He argued that their strategy of "petition, prayer, and protest" was entirely ineffective and un-national.