Who was the first editor of the 'Hindustan Times'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first editor of the 'Hindustan Times'?
A. C. Rajagopalachari
B. K. M. Panikkar
C. Devdas Gandhi
D. M. Chalapathi Rau
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Hindustan Times was founded by Sunder Singh Lyallpuri in 1924, and K. M. Panikkar was its first editor.

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The 'Seva Sadan' social reform society was established in Bombay in 1908 to champion the cause of vulnerable women by whom?
A. Pandita Ramabai
B. Mahadev Govind Ranade
C. Behramji M. Malabari and Behramji Patel
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Correct Answer: Option C


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D. Mahatma Gandhi

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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