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Which of the following nationalist newspapers was founded and edited by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to propagate radical nationalist ideas in Maharashtra?
A. Amrita Bazar Patrika
B. Kesari✓ Correct Answer
C. The Hindu
D. Bande Mataram
💡 Solution & Explanation
Kesari was a prominent Marathi-language newspaper established in 1881 by Bal Gangadhar Tilak alongside the English weekly Mahratta to awaken political consciousness against colonial rule. Amrita Bazar Patrika was founded by Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh in Bengal. Bande Mataram was associated with Sri Aurobindo during the Swadeshi agitation. Tilak utilized Kesari as a vocal medium to advocate self-rule and national education.
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