Who among the following started Bengal weekly newspaper ‘Samvad Kaumudi’ in year 1821?
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct AnswerAurobindo Ghosh
Incorrect AnswerRamkrishna Paramhans
Incorrect AnswerDebendranath Tagore
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy: He was an influential social reformer and is widely regarded as the founder of the Brahmo Samaj. In 1821, he started the Bengal weekly newspaper ‘Samvad Kaumudi’. This paper played a crucial role in promoting free thoughts and reforms.
- Aurobindo Ghosh: He was a prominent nationalist and freedom fighter. He was involved in the fight against British colonial rule but did not start ‘Samvad Kaumudi’.
- Ramkrishna Paramhans: He was a revered saint and spiritual leader in the 19th century but was not involved in journalism.
- Debendranath Tagore: He was a philosopher and religious reformer, part of the Brahmo Samaj, but didn’t initiate ‘Samvad Kaumudi’.
The correct answer is Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
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