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What was the name of the first newspaper in India and who founded it?
The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser, founded by James Augustus Hickey in 1780
Who imposed press restrictions in India and why?
Lord Wellesley, anticipating French invasion of India
What was the Press Act of 1835 or Metcalfe Act and what did it entail?
It repealed the Licensing Regulations of 1823 and required only registration of printers and publishers
Test your knowledge about the development of Indian press and its early regulations with this informative quiz. Learn about the first newspaper in India, its founder and the events that led to the censorship of the press act in 1799. Discover the history of licensing regulations and their impact on the Indian press. Keywords: Indian press, newspaper, censorship, regulations.
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