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History question from Sub Inspector exam, 2022 by JKSSB

Who among the following leaders was associated with the papers 'Commonweal" and "New India' which were used to popularise the idea of achieving self-government for India?

Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — Mrs. Annie Besant
Annie Besant and the Media
Annie Besant, an Irish woman and a prominent leader of the Theosophical Society, used these two publications to spread the message of the Home Rule Movement in India:

Commonweal: A weekly newspaper she started in January 1914 to deal with issues of national reform and to foster a spirit of unity.

New India: A daily newspaper (formerly Madras Standard) which she bought and renamed in June 1914. It became her primary vehicle for demanding Home Rule (self-government within the British Empire).
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