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The Vernacular Press Act was passed in . (1878 / 1899)

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Important Questions on Print Culture and the Modern World

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Which of the following novels was too moralizing?
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Printing press first came to India with the ____.
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Munshi Premchand wrote on which of the following themes? 
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Which of the following novel is not written by Munshi Premchand?
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What does the novel ‘Sevasadan’ by Munshi Premchand mainly relate to?
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The first Modern Novel published in Malayalam in the year 1889 was
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Which of the following was not true of James Augustus Hickey?
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From the following newspapers with which Gandhiji was not associated?
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The central theme of a book ‘Gulamgiri’ is _____.
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What is the main theme of the book “Istri Dharm Vichar” written by Ram Chaddha? 
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Who wrote about the injustices of the caste system in 'Gulamgiri'?
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James Augustus Hickey was persecuted by Warren Hastings for which of the following?
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This Maratha pioneer of 'low caste' protest movements, wrote about the injustices of the caste system in Gulamgiri (1871). Who is 'this'?
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Identify the novel based on the description.

Description of the Novel :

This novel by Premchand deals mainly with the poor condition of women in society. Issues like child marriage and dowry are woven into the story of the novel. It also tells us about the ways in which the Indian upper classes used whatever little opportunities they got from colonial authorities to govern themselves.

MEDIUM
When was the first book in Malayalam printed?
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Deoband Seminary published fatwas explaining to Muslim readers the meanings of Islamic doctrines.
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Rokeya Hossein wrote a satirical fantasy in English which shows a topsy-turvy world in which women take the place of men. Which book is this?
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Match the items of column A with corresponding items of column B and select the correct choice:

 Column A                                           Column B

 I. Yamuna Paryatan                         I. Kandukuri Viresalingam

      (marathi)

 2. Muktamala (marathi)                   II. Baba Padmanji

 3. Indulekha(malayalam)                Ill. Lakshman Moreshwar

 4. Rajasekhara Caritamu                IV. Chandu Menon 

      (telugu)