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Who started the newspaper Shom Prakash?

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

Answer options

  1. Dayananda Saraswati
  2. Raja Rammohan Roy
  3. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
  4. Surendranath Banerjee

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar šŸ“š Explanation: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started the Bengali weekly newspaper 'Shom Prakash' in 1858. It was the first newspaper in Bengal to engage deeply in political and social discussions. The paper played a major role in supporting social reforms like widow remarriage. It was known for its high literary quality and its courage in criticizing government policies.