Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Role of the Indian Press in the Freedom Struggle” for the Civil Services Examination

Which newspaper was founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881?
- a) The Hindu
- b) Kesari
- c) The Times of India
- d) Amrita Bazar Patrika
  Answer: b) Kesari
The ‘Hindu’ newspaper was established in which year?
- a) 1881
- b) 1878
- c) 1905
- d) 1915
  Answer: b) 1878
Which prominent Indian leader is associated with the newspaper ‘Amrita Bazar Patrika’?
- a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- b) Dadabhai Naoroji
- c) Surendranath Banerjee
- d) Mahatma Gandhi
  Answer: c) Surendranath Banerjee
The role of the Indian press during the freedom struggle was primarily to:
- a) Promote British policies
- b) Advocate for Indian rights and nationalism
- c) Ignore political issues
- d) Support social reforms only
  Answer: b) Advocate for Indian rights and nationalism
Which of the following was a significant impact of the Indian press during the freedom struggle?
- a) Spreading misinformation
- b) Promoting British education
- c) Raising political awareness among masses
- d) Supporting only local issues
  Answer: c) Raising political awareness among masses
Which Act imposed restrictions on the press during the freedom struggle?
- a) The Rowlatt Act
- b) The Vernacular Press Act
- c) The Government of India Act
- d) The Defence of India Act
  Answer: b) The Vernacular Press Act
Who was the editor of the newspaper ‘The Tribune’ during the Indian freedom struggle?
- a) Lala Lajpat Rai
- b) Bhagat Singh
- c) Surendranath Banerjee
- d) K. C. Dey
  Answer: a) Lala Lajpat Rai
What was the primary purpose of the ‘Kesari’ newspaper?
- a) To promote British culture
- b) To unite Indians against colonial rule
- c) To report on sports
- d) To provide entertainment
  Answer: b) To unite Indians against colonial rule
Which Indian leader wrote extensively in the press to promote the idea of swaraj (self-rule)?
- a) Jawaharlal Nehru
- b) Mahatma Gandhi
- c) Subhas Chandra Bose
- d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  Answer: d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
The founding of which newspaper marked the beginning of the modern Indian press?
- a) The Times of India
- b) The Hindu
- c) The Bengalee
- d) Kesari
  Answer: b) The Hindu
Which of the following was a prominent theme in the writings of Indian journalists during the freedom struggle?
- a) Praise for British rule
- b) Advocacy for social justice
- c) Calls for violent uprising
- d) Focus on colonial history
  Answer: b) Advocacy for social justice
Which revolutionary group used the press to disseminate their ideas and promote their agenda?
- a) Indian National Congress
- b) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
- c) Muslim League
- d) Theosophical Society
  Answer: b) Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
What was one of the main reasons for the British government to impose restrictions on the press?
- a) To promote free speech
- b) To control the narrative and suppress dissent
- c) To encourage local journalism
- d) To enhance transparency
  Answer: b) To control the narrative and suppress dissent
Who was known as the ‘Father of Indian Journalism’?
- a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- b) James Augustus Hicky
- c) Mahatma Gandhi
- d) R. N. Tagore
  Answer: b) James Augustus Hicky
Which Indian leader advocated the use of the press to mobilize public opinion against British rule?
- a) C. Rajagopalachari
- b) Bipin Chandra Pal
- c) Mahatma Gandhi
- d) Jawaharlal Nehru
  Answer: b) Bipin Chandra Pal
Which publication did Mahatma Gandhi use to promote his ideas during the freedom struggle?
- a) Young India
- b) The Hindu
- c) Kesari
- d) The Times of India
  Answer: a) Young India
What role did the press play during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
- a) It downplayed the incident
- b) It highlighted the atrocities and garnered international support
- c) It supported the British government’s actions
- d) It remained silent
  Answer: b) It highlighted the atrocities and garnered international support
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
- a) It aimed to promote regional languages
- b) It sought to control and censor the vernacular press
- c) It had no impact on journalism
- d) It was supported by Indian leaders
  Answer: b) It sought to control and censor the vernacular press
The press was instrumental in which of the following movements during the freedom struggle?
- a) The Salt March
- b) The Non-Cooperation Movement
- c) The Khilafat Movement
- d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above
Who was the founder of ‘Mahratta’, a newspaper that played a significant role in Indian nationalism?
- a) Lokmanya Tilak
- b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- c) Dadabhai Naoroji
- d) R. N. Tagore
  Answer: a) Lokmanya Tilak
Which prominent freedom fighter and journalist edited the newspaper ‘The National Herald’?
- a) Jawaharlal Nehru
- b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- c) Subhas Chandra Bose
- d) Mahatma Gandhi
  Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru
Which of the following journals was known for its revolutionary content?
- a) The Hindu
- b) Forward Bloc
- c) Sandhya
- d) Young India
  Answer: c) Sandhya
The press played a crucial role in mobilizing support for which of the following events?
- a) The Battle of Plassey
- b) The Quit India Movement
- c) The First War of Independence
- d) The Dandi March
  Answer: b) The Quit India Movement
Which editor of a prominent Indian newspaper was imprisoned for writing against British policies?
- a) Lala Lajpat Rai
- b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- c) Bipin Chandra Pal
- d) Gandhi
  Answer: b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
What was the primary focus of the press in the early 20th century?
- a) Colonial governance
- b) Social issues
- c) Nationalism and independence
- d) Economic policies
  Answer: c) Nationalism and independence
Which Indian language saw significant growth in journalism during the freedom struggle?
- a) Urdu
- b) Bengali
- c) Hindi
- d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above
The press was used as a tool for:
- a) British propaganda
- b) Indian nationalist sentiments
- c) Economic reforms
- d) Cultural preservation
  Answer: b) Indian nationalist sentiments
Which famous newspaper was started in Kolkata and played a significant role in the freedom struggle?
- a) The Hindustan Times
- b) The Statesman
- c) The Amrit Bazar Patrika
- d) The Indian Express
  Answer: c) The Amrit Bazar Patrika
What was one consequence of the British censorship of the Indian press?
- a) Increased support for British rule
- b) Emergence of underground publications
- c) Decline of nationalism
- d) Decrease in literacy rates
  Answer: b) Emergence of underground publications
Which movement saw significant support from the press in terms of mobilizing public opinion?
- a) The Champaran Movement
- b) The Civil Disobedience Movement
- c) The Khilafat Movement
- d) All of the above
  Answer: d) All of the above

These questions and answers can be helpful for candidates preparing for the Civil Services Examination, particularly in understanding the role of the Indian press during the freedom struggle.

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