History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2013 History
Which of the following was not true of James Augustus Hickey?
AHe was the pioneer of Indian journalism
BHe was the founder of the Indian Bengal Chronicle ✓ Correct
CHe always worked for the freedom of the press
DHe was sent to prison by the Company government for being a fearless journalist
Correct answer: (B) He was the founder of the Indian Bengal Chronicle — The claim that Hickey founded the Bengal Chronicle is not true, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that Hickey founded the Bengal Chronicle is not true, so that is the answer.
★The Bengal Chronicle was actually founded by Hugh Boyd in 1795, not by Hickey.
★Hickey launched the Bengal Gazette in 1780, the first printed newspaper in India.
★He is rightly called the pioneer of Indian journalism.
★He fought for the freedom of the press and criticised officials boldly.
★For his fearless writing he was sent to prison by the Company government.
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