When was the first printing press established in India?
A. 1656
B. 1672
C. 1674
D. 1567
E. 1556
Answer: Option E
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The first printing press in India was established in the year 1556 by the Jesuit missionaries in Goa.Key Points:
The printing press was brought to India by Portuguese Jesuits to assist in their religious missions.
It was initially used for printing religious texts in local languages.
This marked the beginning of the printing and publishing industry in India, which played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge.
The first book printed in India was titled "Doctrina Christa", a religious text in Konkani and Tamil languages.
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The first printing press has been started in the 1556 and not 1676