The first newspaper which was published in India was

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The first newspaper which was published in India was

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The correct answer is option 4, The Bengal Gazette. The Bengal Gazette, also known as the Calcutta General Advertiser, was the first newspaper published in India. It was founded by James Augustus Hicky and was first printed on January 29, 1780, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), which was the capital of British India at that time. The newspaper covered various topics including politics, current affairs, and entertainment. It played a significant role in shaping public opinion and raising awareness about colonial issues. It was a weekly newspaper that consisted of four pages and had a small circulation. The Bengal Gazette paved the way for the establishment of the newspaper industry in India, and it holds an important place in the history of Indian journalism.