Arrange the following Indian newspapers in chronological order based on their founding years.
1. Kesari
2. Amrita Bazar Patrika
3. Hindustan
4. Mathrubhumi
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Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
2, 3, 1, 4
To arrange these newspapers in chronological order (from the earliest founded to the latest), we look at their historical launch dates during the Indian freedom struggle and beyond:
Amrita Bazar Patrika (2): Founded in 1868 by Sisir Ghosh and Moti Lal Ghosh in Jessore (now in Bangladesh). It started as a Bengali weekly but turned into an English daily overnight to bypass the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
Hindustan (3): The Hindustan Times (English) was founded in 1924 by Sunder Singh Lyallpuri. Its Hindi counterpart, Hindustan, followed shortly after as part of the same media group.
Kesari (1): Founded in 1881 by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. It was a Marathi newspaper that served as a powerful voice for the Indian national movement, particularly in the Bombay Presidency.
Mathrubhumi (4): Founded in 1923 by K. P. Kesava Menon in Kerala. It played a significant role in the Vaikom Satyagraha and the overall independence movement in South India.
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