Which is the first newspaper of India?

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Which is the first newspaper of India?

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History

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SSC

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0,26,12,9,26,1,2

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The correct answer is option 2, Bengal Gazette. The Bengal Gazette, also known as the Calcutta General Advertiser, was established by James Augustus Hicky and is considered the first newspaper of India. It was published in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1780. The newspaper covered various topics including news, events, and literature. Hicky used the newspaper as a medium to express his opinions and criticize British colonial rule in India. The Bengal Gazette played a significant role in shaping the early journalism landscape in India. It paved the way for the development of journalism in the country and inspired the establishment of other newspapers in the following years.