Question

Identify and write the wrong pair in the following sets:
(1)

• A. ‘Prabhakar’ — Acharya P.K. Atre
• B. Balambhat Deodhar — Mallakhamb
• C. Maharaja Sayajirao University — Delhi

Hint:

Remember that ‘Darpan’ was the first Marathi newspaper (1832), while ‘Deenbandhu’ was the first newspaper in India to cater to the interests of the labor class!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This set relates to the history of the Marathi press and the founders/editors associated with prominent 19th and 20th-century newspapers.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
‘Prabhakar’ was started by Bhau Mahajan (Govind Vithal Kunte). Acharya P.K. Atre was a famous writer and journalist of the 20th century, but he is primarily associated with the newspaper Maratha. The other pairs are correct: Jambhekar started Darpan, Krishnrao Bholekar was associated with Deenbandhu (mouthpiece of Satyashodhak Samaj), and Tilak started Kesari.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The wrong pair is: ‘Prabhakar’ — Acharya P.K. Atre.
Corrected Pair: ‘Prabhakar’ — Bhau Mahajan.