Q. In the year 1780, who had started the first printed newspaper named as Bengal Gazette, in India?

Correct Answer: (B) James Augustus Hicky

Explanation:
The first printed newspaper in India, Bengal Gazette, was started in the year 1780 by James Augustus Hicky. It was also known as Hicky’s Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser. This newspaper is considered the first English-language newspaper in India. Hicky, an Irishman, is often referred to as the “father of Indian press.” The newspaper was known for its outspoken criticism of the British East India Company and its officials, which eventually led to its suppression.