The founding of which organization on 20 May 1908 is commemorated annually as Indonesia's National Awakening Day (Hari Kebangkitan Nasional)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Budi Utomo based on constitutional jurisprudence
Budi Utomo, established by Dr. Soetomo and STOVIA medical students under Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo's encouragement on 20 May 1908, marked the modern nationalist awakening.
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