JKSSB Written 2024
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Correct Answer:
Option C —
The Bengal Gazette
Also known as Hicky's Bengal Gazette or the Original Calcutta General Advertiser, this publication marked the birth of Indian journalism.
Founder: It was started by an Irishman named James Augustus Hicky in 1780 in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
Nature of the Paper: It was a weekly English-language newspaper known for its bold and satirical tone, often criticizing the East India Company and Governor-General Warren Hastings.
Legacy: Although it only ran for two years before the government seized Hicky's printing press, it paved the way for the vibrant media landscape India has today.
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