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What was the name of the English weekly edited by Mahatma Gandhi?
A. Young India
B. Kesari
C. Bombay chronicle
D. Resurgent India

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Hint - Young India was a weekly paper or magazine in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. The aim was to spread its unique ideology and ideas about the use of non-violence in organizing movements and urge readers to think, organize, and plan for India. Last independence from Britain.

Complete answer:
 Young India was a weekly paper or magazine in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi has written many citations in this magazine, which inspired many. He used Young India to spread his unique ideology and ideas about the use of non-violence in organizing movements and urged Britain to consider, organize, and plan readers for India's ultimate independence.
In 1933, Gandhiji started publishing Harijan, a weekly newspaper in English. Harijan, meaning "God's people", and Gandhi's tenure for the untouchable caste as well - lasted until 1948. During this time Gandhi published Harijan brothers in Gujarati, and Harijan Sevak also published in Hindi. All three papers focused on the social and economic problems of India and the world. The magazine was reprinted in the United States by the India Home Rule League of America by Lala Lajpat Rai.

So option A is the correct answer.

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