Question

Who founded the newspaper "Swadeshabhimani"?
A) Ayyankali
B) Vaikunda Swamikal
C) Chattampi Swamikal
D) Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavu

Answer 1

Hint: The Founder was a teacher ,a social reformer, a Muslim scholar and newspaper editor. Journalism was an important tool to spread the propaganda and to create awareness among the people of India against British rule.

Complete answer:
Ayyankali- He was a social reformer and improved the well being of the depressed class in India. He founded an Organisation named Sadhujana Paripalana Sangham but he didn't find this newspaper therefore it's the incorrect option.
Vaikunda Swamikal- He was the 10th avatar of Lord Vishnu. He died in 1851which was much before the foundation of the newspaper in 1905. Therefore it's the wrong answer.
Chattampi Swamikal- He was a Hindu sage and social reformer of the marginalised class in India.
Vakkom Abdul Khader Maulavu- He was the founder and publisher of the Swadeshabhimani newspaper. He started this newspaper on 12th January 1905.Moulavi is considered as one of the greatest reformers in the Kerala Muslim community, and is sometimes referred to as the "father of muslim renaissance". He emphasised the religious and socioeconomic aspects much more than the ritualistic aspects of religion. He also campaigned for the need for modern education, the education of women, and the elimination of potentially bad customs among the Muslim community.

Hence the correct answer is option D.

Note: This newspaper was banned and confiscated by the government of Travancore because it was criticizing the Government of that time. Social reformers national leaders and scholars have used newspapers and magazines to spread their ideas towards our freedom struggle.