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Question
What role did the Press play in the National Movement?
Solution
The Vernacular Press was the primary means by which nationalists disseminated modern economic, social and political concepts and formed a nationalist consciousness. The notions of liberty, justice, and natural rights spread among the masses thanks to the impact of newspapers such as The Tribune, The Times of India, and Pioneer.
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