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The famous 'Navjivan' weekly newspaper, which served as a prominent vehicle for propagating nationalist views and Gandhian thought, was published in which language initially?

A. English
B. Gujarati✓ Correct Answer
C. Hindi
D. Marathi

💡 Solution & Explanation

Navjivan was initially launched by Mahatma Gandhi as a weekly journal in Gujarati from Ahmedabad before being translated and published in Hindi to reach a broader nationalist audience. Publications like Young India were simultaneously used for expressing his views in English. The newspaper served as an influential medium for advocating satyagraha and social reform during the freedom struggle.

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