Which among the following was the first newspaper published from West Bengal?
A. Calcutta Gazette
B. Samachar Darpan
C. Calcutta Chronicle
D. Bengal Gazette
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The first newspaper published from Calcutta (now Kolkata) was 'The Bengal Gazette'. It was the first newspaper to be published in India. It was published on 29th January, 1780 by James Augustus Hicky. It was also called Hichky's Gazette and Calcutta General Advertiser.This Question Belongs to State GK >> West Bengal
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