Question 1

Manorama resumed publication on November 29, …………….after the advent of freedom and the introduction of responsible government in Travancore.

Accepted Answer

Manorama resumed publication on November 29, 1947, after the advent of freedom and the introduction of responsible government in Travancore.

Question 2

The editor of…………….., Mamman Mappilai, passed away on December 31, 1953.

Accepted Answer

Mamman Mappilai was the founder and editor of the Malayalam newspaper Manorama.

Question 3

………………, the present editor of Manorama assumed office after the death of his brother K.M. Cherian in 1973.

Accepted Answer

K.M. Mathew, the present editor of Manorama, assumed office after the death of his brother K.M. Cherian in 1973.

Question 4

Kerala Mitram, a weekly newspaper from……………., began on January 1, 1881.

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Question 5

'The Samchar Darpan' was a publication of …………..

Accepted Answer

'The Samchar Darpan' was a publication initiated by the Baptist Missionary Society in 1818, making it one of the earliest vernacular newspapers in India.

Question 6

Who founded the Indian Languages Newspapers Association?

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Question 7

Who is known as Indian Gutenberg?

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John de Bustamante is known as the Indian Gutenberg for his significant contributions to the development of printing in India, similar to how Johannes Gutenberg was pivotal in the development of printing in Europe.

Question 8

The printing press was introduced in India during

Accepted Answer

The printing press was introduced in India in the 16th century by Portuguese missionaries.

Question 9

Swarad was started in ………….. from Kollam for the purpose of spreading the ideology of INC and to support the Congress activities in Travancore.

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Swaraj was started in 1921 from Kollam to spread the ideology of the Indian National Congress (INC) and to support Congress activities in Travancore.

Question 10

When Mahatma Gandhi was in South Africa he started which newspaper?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi started the newspaper "Indian Opinion" while he was in South Africa. This publication played a crucial role in his activism, particularly in advocating for the rights of Indian immigrants in South Africa.

Question 11

The oldest survivings newspaper of India is

Accepted Answer

Mumbai Samachar, established in 1822, is the oldest surviving newspaper in India.

Question 12

Who was the owner of The Hindu?

Accepted Answer

K. R. Iyengar was one of the key figures associated with The Hindu newspaper, playing a significant role in its development and operations.

Question 13

Robert Knight founded The Statesman in the year

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Question 14

Mirat-ul-Akbar belonged to

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Mirat-ul-Akbar was a Persian journal founded by Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a prominent Indian social reformer and the founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1822. This journal was part of his effort to communicate and discuss social and religious reforms.

Quiz 10: Indian Newspapers: Part B