Correct Answer:
A. Abul Kalam Azad
Al-Hilal was an Urdu-language weekly newspaper established by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It played a significant role in promoting nationalist and anti-British sentiments in India.
- Abul Kalam Azad is the correct answer. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad founded the newspaper Al-Hilal in 1912. He used it as a powerful medium to propagate his nationalist views, advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity, and criticize British policies, making it a significant voice in the Indian independence movement.
- Zafar Ali Khan was associated with the newspaper 'Zamindar', not Al-Hilal.
- Allama Iqbal was a renowned poet and philosopher, not the founder of Al-Hilal.
- Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a prominent leader of the Khilafat Movement and associated with 'Comrade' and 'Hamdard' newspapers, but not Al-Hilal.