CDS 2022 (I)

Modern Indian Journalism

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Which one of the following pairs of Newspaper and Editor is not correctly matched? **Newspaper** **Editor**

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Newspapers were the most potent weapons of the national movement, used for mobilizing public opinion and critiquing British economic and political policies.

Explanation The Voice of India was founded and edited by Dadabhai Naoroji in London (1883). Gopal Krishna Gokhale was associated with the 'Sudharak' and 'Servants of India Society'.

Logical Breakup
Option D is Incorrect: Gokhale did not edit Voice of India; Naoroji did to voice Indian grievances in the UK.
Correct Pairs: Navjivan (Gandhi), Mahratta (Tilak in English), and Bengalee (Surendranath Banerjea).

Active Recall

Question

Which other famous newspaper did Tilak edit alongside Mahratta?

Answer

The 'Kesari', which was published in Marathi, while Mahratta was in English.

Core Insight

Nationalist newspapers like the Voice of India were essential for globalizing the Indian cause and uniting the diaspora.