History of Indian Newspapers
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What was the year when the first newspaper in the modern sense was published?

  • 1789
  • 1795
  • 1609
  • 1605 (correct)
  • What is the name of the newspaper published in 1822 in Persian?

  • Madras Courier
  • World Gazette
  • Mumbai Herald
  • Mirat-ul-Akhbar (correct)
  • What is the name of the newspaper that was started by Germany in 1609?

  • File (correct)
  • Mirat-ul-Akhbar
  • Madras Courier
  • Mumbai Herald
  • What technology has taken over in printing at the end of the 19th century?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major reforms in Indian society?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are newspapers classified?

    <p>Into three categories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the newspaper published daily from Mumbai?

    <p>Mumbai Samachar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of newspapers in Indian society?

    <p>To raise voice against social evils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Egyptians make paper?

    <p>3500 BC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first paper mill in Europe established?

    <p>Spain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed printing technology around 1439?

    <p>Johannes Gutenberg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was printed by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450?

    <p>The Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason people read newspapers?

    <p>To fulfill our various needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which language was the first Indian language newspaper started?

    <p>Kannada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first newspaper published in India?

    <p>Calcutta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of the invention of printing?

    <p>It revolutionized mass communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a basic requirement for print media?

    <p>Literacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of electronic media?

    <p>Can be updated anytime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of newspapers and periodicals in India in 1947?

    <p>3533</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Japanese newspaper credited with having the highest circulation in the world?

    <p>The Yomiuri Shimbun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the number of newspapers in India in 1947?

    <p>330</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the total number of readers of newspapers in India at the end of the first quarter of 2019?

    <p>425 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first newspaper to be published from London?

    <p>The Daily Courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the editor of the Daily Courant?

    <p>E.Mallet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of Newspapers

    • The first newspaper in the modern sense was published by Johann Carlous in 1605.
    • In 1609, another newspaper called "File" was started in Germany.

    Printing Technology

    • At the end of the 19th century, printing technology became fully automatic with typesetting in computers, offset printing, and laser printing.
    • Desktop publishing has become common nowadays.

    Newspaper Classification

    • Newspapers are classified into three categories: morning, evening, and daily.
    • Print media generally refers to newspapers.
    • The first paper mill in Europe was set up in Spain in 1120.
    • Johannes Gutenberg of Germany developed printing technology around 1439.
    • The invention of printing has revolutionized mass communication.

    Newspapers in India

    • The first language newspaper in India was started in Kannada language, called "Kannada Samachar".
    • The first newspaper in India was published in Calcutta.

    Newspaper Circulation

    • The 'Yomiuri Shimbun' newspaper in Japan has the highest circulation in the world.
    • In 1947, there were 3533 newspapers and periodicals in India, which increased 12 times by 1997.
    • According to The Indian Readership Survey (IRS) data released in 2019, newspapers have grown to 425 million readers.

    Other Facts

    • The Daily Courant was the first newspaper to be published from London, edited by E.Mallet.
    • John Walter started the first newspaper in 1874.

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