Modern Indian History UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Who was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as a journalist?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Surendra Nath Banerjee

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Surendra Nath Banerjee”.

Surendra Nath Banerjee was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as a journalist.

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