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UPSC History Expansion Company and Bengal Nawabs Question Bank East India Company and Regional Powers

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    The first Vernacular newspaper of India was published on May 31, 1818 by Carey and Marshman from Serampore. It was in Bengali language. What was its name?

    A)  Samachar Sandhaya

    B)  Samachar Bhumi

    C)  Samachar Darpan

    D)  Pratham Samachar

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Samachar Darpan, the first vernacular newspaper of India, was published on May 31, 1818 by Carey and Marshman from Serampore. It started during the period of Lord Hastings. The first Indian newspaper was the 'Bengal Gazette' started in 1780 by Jamesy Augustus Hickey.


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