The ‘Bengal Gazette’ was the first:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. English newspaper of India.
The Bengal Gazette, also known as Hicky’s Bengal Gazette, was the first English-language newspaper published in India. It was founded by James Augustus Hicky in 1780 in Calcutta (now Kolkata). This weekly newspaper marked the beginning of journalism in India under British colonial rule. Bold and outspoken, it often criticized the British East India Company and its officials, including Governor-General Warren Hastings. Due to its fearless reporting, the paper faced severe backlash and censorship, eventually leading to its shutdown in 1782. Despite its short run, the Bengal Gazette laid the foundation for a free press in India.