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Q: Which is the first newspaper of India?
  • A. Bombay Gazette
  • B. Bengal Gazette
  • C. Bombay Times
  • D. Hindustan Times
Correct Answer: Option B - In 1780, James Augustus Hicky published Bengal Gazette, which is considered to be the "first newspaper of India". The origin of newspapers in India is made by Europeans. Printing press was started in India in 16th century by Portuguese missionaries. The "National Printing Press in India" was set up by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Hindustan Times was edited by KM Panikkar in 1920.
B. In 1780, James Augustus Hicky published Bengal Gazette, which is considered to be the "first newspaper of India". The origin of newspapers in India is made by Europeans. Printing press was started in India in 16th century by Portuguese missionaries. The "National Printing Press in India" was set up by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Hindustan Times was edited by KM Panikkar in 1920.

Explanations:

In 1780, James Augustus Hicky published Bengal Gazette, which is considered to be the "first newspaper of India". The origin of newspapers in India is made by Europeans. Printing press was started in India in 16th century by Portuguese missionaries. The "National Printing Press in India" was set up by Raja Ram Mohan Roy. Hindustan Times was edited by KM Panikkar in 1920.