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Who among the following is the founder of Kashi Vidyapeeth?

A. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

B. Acharya Narendra Dev

C. Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta

D. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Babu Shiv Prasad Gupta and Bhagwan Das established the university in Varanasi, on 10 February 1921, during the non-cooperation movement of the freedom struggle. Originally named Kashi Vidyapith, the university was renamed Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith in 1995. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.

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