Q. Which of the following was the first women’s journal in Urdu?
(a) Akhbar-un-Nissa
(b) Mu’allin-i-Niswas
(c) Khatun
(d) Tahzib-un Niswan
Ans: (a) Akhbar-un-Nissa
Explanation: The first women’s journal in Urdu was Akhbar-un-Nissa.
Akhbar-un-Nissa, meaning “Women’s News” in Urdu, was the first women’s journal in the Urdu language. It was published by Mohammadi Begum in 1848 in Delhi, India. The journal aimed to provide a platform for women to express their thoughts and concerns and covered various topics related to women’s issues, education, and social reform. Akhbar-un-Nissa played a significant role in promoting women’s literacy, empowerment, and awareness during a time when women’s voices were often marginalized.
