Which one of the following was a journal brought out by Abul Kalam Azad?
- AAl-HilalCorrect
- BComrade
- CThe Indian Sociologist
- DZamindar
Explanation
Abul Kalam Azad started the Urdu weekly newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912. The journal played a significant role in criticizing British policies and encouraging Indian Muslims to join the Indian independence movement.
Regarding the other options: Comrade was published by Maulana Mohammad Ali. The Indian Sociologist was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London. Zamindar was edited by Zafar Ali Khan.
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