Who started the newspaper 'Al-Hilal' to propagate nationalist ideas? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who started the newspaper 'Al-Hilal' to propagate nationalist ideas?
A. Hasrat Mohani
B. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C. Syed Ahmad Khan
D. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad published the Urdu weekly 'Al-Hilal' in 1912 to promote Hindu-Muslim unity and nationalist ideas. The British banned it in 1914.

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The 'First Anglo-Sikh War' ended with which treaty?
A. Treaty of Bhyrowal
B. Treaty of Amritsar
C. Treaty of Peshawar
D. Treaty of Lahore

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46) ended with the Treaty of Lahore, reducing Sikh territory and installing a British resident.

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The Mountbatten Plan was also known as:
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Correct Answer: Option B


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