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Statewise GK · Q152

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Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 152

Q152

The periodical "Mooknayak" was started by ___________

A.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Answer
B.
Gopalbaba Walangkar
C.
Balshastri Jambhekar
D.
Chhatrapati Shahu

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The periodical "Mooknayak" was started by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. On 31th January 1920, one hundred years ago, one such newspaper was founded by B.R. Ambedkar. Mooknayak, literally translates to the leader of voiceless. Despite its short life, Mooknayak laid the foundations of an assertive and organised Dalit politics.