The correct answer is: C) Samyukta Karnataka
Samyukta Karnataka was a Kannada-language newspaper that played a crucial role in the Karnataka unification movement. The newspaper was founded in 1948 by a group of Kannada writers and activists, including K. Shivarama Karanth, P. Lankesh, and M. Govinda Pai. The newspaper’s goal was to promote the unification of the Kannada-speaking regions of India into a single state.
Samyukta Karnataka played a major role in raising awareness of the unification issue and mobilizing support for it. The newspaper’s coverage of the issue was extensive and its editorials were often scathing in their criticism of the British colonial government and the Indian government for their failure to address the issue.
The newspaper’s efforts were ultimately successful, and the state of Karnataka was formed in 1956. Samyukta Karnataka continued to be published after the formation of the state, and it remains one of the most influential Kannada-language newspapers in India.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Vishwa Karnataka is a Kannada-language newspaper that was founded in 1918. The newspaper is not known for its role in the Karnataka unification movement.
- Kesari is a Marathi-language newspaper that was founded in 1881. The newspaper is not known for its role in the Karnataka unification movement.
- Navodaya is a Kannada-language newspaper that was founded in 1946. The newspaper is not known for its role in the Karnataka unification movement.