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Which newspaper was started by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad to propagate nationalist ideas among Muslims?

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

Answer options

  1. Al-Hilal
  2. Comrade
  3. Hamdard
  4. New India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Al-Hilal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Al-Hilal šŸ“š Explanation: Maulana Azad started 'Al-Hilal' in 1912 to encourage Muslims to join the mainstream Indian national movement. The paper was instrumental in creating political awareness and criticizing the pro-British stance of certain sections of the community. Due to its anti-British tone, the government eventually suppressed the paper under the Press Act.