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In the 1870s caricatures and cartoons published in journals and newspapers in India commented on social and political issues. 

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Which of the following Indian painters produced images for mass circulation in the nineteenth century?
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First printed edition of Ramcharitmanas came out from:
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Which place in India saw the first printing press?
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Look at the picture given below. Identify the name of the painter of this painting from the following options.

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Who is regarded as the pioneer of modern Hindi prose?
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The first to appear Indian newspaper was:
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The woodcut painting given below was created during the time when Indians were beginning to accept the idea of women’s education in the late 19th century.

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Which of the following scenarios was the artist MOST LIKELY trying to portray in this art piece? 

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James Augustus Hickey edited a weekly magazine called _____.(Bengal Gazette/ Hindustan Times)
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Sambad Kaumadi was published by:
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When was the first book in Malayalam printed?
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The first weekly newspaper published in India was:
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Which was the first historical novel written in Bengal?
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Who wrote about the injustices of the caste system in 'Gulamgiri'?
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Which of the following newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
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When was the first Tamil book printed?
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The printng press was brought to India by:
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_____ is a legal pronouncement on Islamic law usually given by a mufti to clarify issues on which the law is uncertain. (Akhbar / Fatwa)
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The Vernacular Press Act was passed in _____. (1878 / 1899)
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In which year did Gandhi say, "The Government of India is now seeking to crush the three powerful vehicles of expressing and cultivating public opinion."
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The printing press came to India for the first time in the city of?