MP Board · Class 10 · Social Science · History: Print Culture and the Modern WorldWhat was the name of the first weekly newspaper published in India?
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The Bengal Gazette was the first weekly newspaper in India, brought out by James Augustus Hickey in 1780. It was described as 'a commercial paper open to all, but influenced by none'.
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Option : Samachar Chandrika
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Option 1: Bengal Gazette (Correct Answer)
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Option 2: Kesari
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Option 3: Bombay Samachar
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