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Who was the editor of the famous newspaper 'Kesari' during the Indian National Movement?

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

Answer options

  1. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Lala Lajpat Rai
  4. Dadabhai Naoroji

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak šŸ“š Explanation: 'Kesari' was a Marathi newspaper founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. It was a powerful vehicle for spreading nationalist ideas and criticizing the British administration. Tilak also edited 'Mahratta', which was published in English. Through the columns of Kesari, Tilak advocated for 'Swaraj' (self-rule) and organized the masses through the Ganpati and Shivaji festivals. His writings were so influential that he was twice imprisoned by the British for sedition.