Q. A Delhi weekly vernacular publication which played an important role during 1857 and is preserved in the National Archives of India is
(a) Saptahik Akhbar
(b) Fughan-e-Dehli
(c) Urdu Dastan
(d) Delhi Urdu Akhbar
Ans: (d) Delhi Urdu Akhbar
Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Delhi Urdu Akhbar. The Delhi Urdu Akhbar was a weekly vernacular publication that played a significant role during the events of 1857. It was a prominent newspaper operating in Delhi during that time and is preserved in the National Archives of India. The Delhi Urdu Akhbar served as a platform for sharing news, opinions, and information related to the rebellion, providing a voice to the sentiments and aspirations of the people during that period. It remains an important historical resource for studying the events and perspectives of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.