Who started two famous newspapers, 'The Mahratta' (in English) and 'Kesari' (in Marathi), to stimulate national awakening? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who started two famous newspapers, 'The Mahratta' (in English) and 'Kesari' (in Marathi), to stimulate national awakening?
A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
B. Lala Lajpat Rai
C. Bipin Chandra Pal
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak used his nationalist newspapers 'Kesari' (Marathi) and 'The Mahratta' (English) to actively criticize colonial policy and mobilize the public.

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