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Who established the first printing press of Odisha at Cuttack in 1837?

A. Raja of Khallikote

B. Rammohan Roy

C. Christian Missionaries

D. Jayee Rajguru

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Christian missionaries were instrumental in establishing the first printing press in Odisha. They began by printing religious texts in Odia for the purpose of spreading Christian ideas. They established a press in Cuttack in 1837, dubbed the 'Cuttack Printing Press', and began publishing the earlier Odia journals. They established the press in Odisha.

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