History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-I)
Arrange the following events chronologically, starting from the earliest. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Delhi Urdu Akhbar, Delhi
- 2. Vernacular Press Act
- 3. Hicky's Gazette, Calcutta
- 4. Bombay Samachar
- 5. Dadabhai Naoroji's paper, 'Poverty of India'
A3, 4, 1, 2, 5
B4, 5, 2, 3, 1
C3, 4, 1, 5, 2 ✓ Correct
D2, 1, 5, 3, 4
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4, 1, 5, 2 — The correct order is 3, 4, 1, 5, 2.
Explanation
★The correct order is 3, 4, 1, 5, 2.
★Hicky's Bengal Gazette, the first printed newspaper, started in 1780.
★The Bombay Samachar was first published in 1822.
★The Delhi Urdu Akhbar, the first Urdu daily, was published from 1837.
★Dadabhai Naoroji's paper Poverty of India was published in 1876.
★The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878.
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