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Who, among the following was associated with the newspaper ‘The Common Weal’?

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

Answer options

  1. John Bright
  2. Shyamji Krishna Verma
  3. William Wedderburn
  4. Annie Besant

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Annie Besant

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Annie Besant 📚 Explanation: Annie Besant, the prominent leader of the Home Rule League movement, was closely associated with editing and publishing the weekly newspaper The Common Weal, started in 1914. She also published the daily newspaper New India. She used these media platforms to advocate for political autonomy and self-government for India within the British Empire. Her powerful writings helped mobilize public opinion nationwide.