Print Journalism

Who invented the art of printing using wooden blocks during the Tang Dynasty?

• Egyptians

• Mesopotamians

• Chinese

• Europeans

What is the oldest known surviving printed work in woodblock?

• Diamond Sutra

• Buddhist scripture of 684 AD

• Gutenberg Bible

• Egyptian papyrus

Who is credited with developing printing technology around 1439?

• Bi Sheng

• Johannes Gutenberg

• Wang Chen

• Richard Outcault

Which was the first newspaper in India, started by James Augustus Hickey?

• Bombay Samachar

• Bengal Gazette

• Calcutta Chronicle

• Times of India

Who founded and edited the newspaper "Mirat-ul-Akhbar"?

• Raja Ram Mohan Roy

• James Silk Buckingham

• Fardaonji Murzban

• Robert Knight

Which newspaper was the first to be published in an Indian language?

• Bombay Samachar

• Samachar Darpan

• Bengal Journal

• Calcutta Gazette

When was the first edition of The Times of India published?

• 1822

• 1861

• 1878

• 1780

What is the primary focus of hard news?

• Entertainment

• Politics, economy, and international affairs

• Lifestyle and culture

• Sports and celebrities

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of soft news?

• Sensationalism

• Human interest

• Immediate public significance

• Entertainment

What is the term used for news that is reported immediately after a sudden event?

• Diary news

• Spot news

• General news

• Hard news