The 'Statesman' newspaper was originally founded as 'The Friend of India' in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Statesman' newspaper was originally founded as 'The Friend of India' in which year?
A. 1905
B. 1875
C. 1818
D. 1911
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'The Friend of India' was established in 1818 in Serampore. It later merged with 'The Englishman' and eventually became 'The Statesman'.

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The 'Radcliffe Line' was drawn by a British lawyer. He completed his task by?
A. 3 June 1947
B. 12 August 1947
C. 15 August 1947
D. 17 August 1947

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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The 'Indian Sociologist' newspaper was published by which famous revolutionary?
A. Shyamji Krishna Varma
B. Madan Lal Dhingra
C. Lala Har Dayal
D. V. D. Savarkar

Correct Answer: Option A


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The 'Poona Pact' was signed in which jail?
A. Cellular Jail
B. Yerwada Central Jail
C. Tihar Jail
D. Sabarmati Jail

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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