Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Sisir Kumar Ghosh
Explanation:
- Amrita Bazar Patrika, one of the oldest daily newspapers in India, was founded by the brothers Sisir Kumar Ghosh and Motilal Ghosh in 1868.
- It played a major role in the evolution and growth of Indian journalism and made substantial contributions to the Indian freedom struggle.
Information Booster:
- Initially launched as a Bengali weekly, it turned into an English daily overnight in 1878 to evade the Vernacular Press Act implemented by Lord Lytton.
- The newspaper was famous for its strong nationalist stance and fearless reporting against British colonial policies.
Additional Knowledge:
Harish Chandra Mukherjee (Option a)
- He was an Indian journalist and patriot known for his work with the Hindu Patriot, where he strongly advocated for indigo cultivators.
Surendranath Banerjee (Option c)
- He was a prominent political leader who founded the Bengalee newspaper but not the Amrita Bazar Patrika.
J. C. Bagal (Option d)
- He was an eminent historian and writer, not associated with the founding of this newspaper.
None of the above/More than one of the above (Option e)
- Incorrect, as Sisir Kumar Ghosh is the correct answer.
So the correct answer is (b)