History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2019 History
Which of the following opposed the appointment of Muthuswamy Iyer to the Madras High Court on the grounds that native officials should not draw the same rate of pay as Europeans in similar circumstances?
AThe Hindu
BAmrita Bazar Patrika
CThe Tribune
DMadras Mail ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Madras Mail — The Madras Mail opposed it, so the answer is the Madras Mail.
Explanation
★The Madras Mail opposed it, so the answer is the Madras Mail.
★The Madras Mail was an Anglo-Indian newspaper that reflected European interests.
★It opposed the appointment of Muthuswamy Iyer to the Madras High Court.
★It argued that native officials should not draw the same pay as Europeans.
★This reflected the racial prejudice of the Anglo-Indian press.
★So the paper that opposed the appointment was the Madras Mail.
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