To whom goes the credit to open first Press in Almora and publish a newspaper ?

The correct answer is (a) Hafiballabh Pant.

Hafiballabh Pant was a freedom fighter and social reformer who played a major role in the development of the Kumaon region of India. He was the first person to open a press in Almora and publish a newspaper. His newspaper, the Kumaon Gazette, was a major voice for the people of Kumaon and helped to raise awareness of their social and economic problems.

Govindballabh Pant was a freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 1937 to 1954. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

Buddhaballabh Pant was a freedom fighter and politician who served as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand from 1996 to 2002. He was the son of Govindballabh Pant.

Badri Dutt Pandey was a freedom fighter and journalist who served as the editor of the Kumaon Gazette. He was a close associate of Hafiballabh Pant.