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Gandhiji started which newspaper in South Africa

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The name of the Newspaper that Gandhiji brought out in South Africa was:

(A) Independent

(B) Foreign Indian

(D) My Country

Correct Ans: (C)

Explanation:
Gandhiji started the newspaper Indian Opinion in South Africa in 1903. The newspaper aimed to represent the concerns of the Indian community living in South Africa and fought against the racial discrimination they faced. It became an important tool for promoting social and political change, reflecting Gandhiji’s ideas on non-violence and civil rights.