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Who was the founder of Kashi Vidyapith?

A. Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya

B. Acharya Narendra Dev

C. Babu Shiv Prasad Gupt

D. Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

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

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