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The first newspaper published in Malayalam language was

A. Malayala Manorama

B. Vigyan Nikeshapan

C. Deen Bandhu

D. Rajyasamacharam

Answer: Option D

Solution (By Examveda Team)

1. The first newspaper published in the Malayalam language was "Rajyasamacharam", launched in June 1847.

2. It was started by Hermann Gundert, a German missionary known for his significant contributions to the Malayalam language, including the first Malayalam-English dictionary.

3. The newspaper was primarily aimed at spreading news and progressive ideas among the people of Kerala.

4. The other options are incorrect:

- Malayala Manorama was established much later in 1888.

- Vigyan Nikeshapan is not recognized as the first Malayalam newspaper.

- Deen Bandhu was another notable publication but not the first in Malayalam.

Thus, the correct answer is "Rajyasamacharam."

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Comments (1)

  1. Shritha
    Shritha :
    1 year ago

    The first newspaper in malayalam was Rajya samacharam

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