The sentence describes the act of creating and starting newspapers with a specific political objective. The verb needs to imply initiation and foundation.
In the early 20th century, Indian nationalists began to ______ newspapers explicitly to advocate their cause.
Asked in Asst Mana APDCL GS 06 2023 · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Press during Mass Nationalist Movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India))
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