The 'Dawn' newspaper was started by Jinnah in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Dawn' newspaper was started by Jinnah in which city?
A. Bombay
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Lahore
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Muhammad Ali Jinnah started 'Dawn' in 1941 from Delhi as the mouthpiece of the Muslim League. Later it shifted to Karachi after partition.

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