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The first newspaper published in India was _________________.

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The Bengal

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The Bengal Gazette

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The Hindu

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The Indian Mirror

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The correct option is B The Bengal Gazette
Hicky's Bengal Gazette was an English newspaper published from Kolkatta , India . it was the first major newspaper in India, started in1780. It was published for two years.

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