Multiple choice

Which was the first Indian newspaper that was printed?

  1. The Hindu

  2. The Bengal Gazette

  3. The Anand Bazar patrika

  4. The Times of India

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Bengal Gazette, founded by James Augustus Hicky in 1780, was the first newspaper printed in India. It was a weekly publication that began in Calcutta and is considered the pioneer of Indian journalism.