Which one of the following was a journal brought out by Abul Kalam Azad?
A
Al-Hilal
B
Comrade
C
The Indian Sociologist
D
Zamindar
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement, Islamic theologian, writer, and senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
2. He was also an influential journalist and started several Urdu newspapers.
3. One of his most significant journalistic ventures was the Urdu weekly newspaper Al-Hilal (The Crescent), which he launched in Calcutta in 1912. It was known for its strong nationalist stance and critique of British policies.
4. Comrade was an English weekly started by Mohammad Ali Jauhar. The Indian Sociologist was published by Shyamji Krishna Varma. Zamindar was an Urdu newspaper associated with Zafar Ali Khan.