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Question 1 of 5
……….were the first Europeans who introduced printing press in India.
A A. British
B B. French
C C. Dutch
D D. Portuguese
Why: The Portuguese were the first Europeans to introduce the printing press in India in 1556 at Goa, marking the beginning of printing technology in the country. This is a foundational event in the history of Indian journalism as it enabled the production of printed materials, including early newspapers.
Question 2 of 5
The history of modern journalism in Bengal was inaugurated by …………….
A A. Augustus Hicky
B B. McKinley
C C. James Augustus Hickey
D D. William Jones
Why: Augustus Hicky inaugurated modern journalism in Bengal by publishing the Bengal Gazette in 1780, recognized as India's first newspaper. It covered local news, European social life, and critiques of British administration, setting the precedent for press freedom struggles.
Question 3 of 5
The first English newspaper in India was started by ……….……
A A. James Augustus Hickey
B B. John Marshall
C C. Allen Hume
D D. William Jones
Why: James Augustus Hickey started the first English newspaper, Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser, on January 29, 1780. Known as Hicky's Gazette, it was a weekly publication that criticized the East India Company, leading to legal battles over press freedom.
Question 4 of 5
…………….migrated to Madras to launch the Madras Mail in later years.
A A. C.V. Raman Pillai
B B. Devji Bhimji
C C. Lawson's Maiden
D D. Charles Lawson
Why: Lawson's Maiden migrated to Madras and launched the Madras Mail, an important English-language newspaper that played a role in South Indian journalism. It contributed to the growth of press in the Madras Presidency during the colonial period.
Question 5 of 5
The …………………created history in Malayalam journalism by becoming the first martyr to the cause of freedom of the press.
A A. Santishtavadi
B B. The Malabar Spectator
C C. Atmavidhya Kahalam
D D. Swaraj
Why: Santishtavadi created history in Malayalam journalism as the first martyr for press freedom. Published in Kerala, it faced suppression by British authorities for its nationalist content, highlighting struggles for press liberty in regional Indian journalism.