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JPSC 2021 · Question 192 of 198

Who have introduced the printing press in India and in which year?

Modern History

  1. AEnglish East India Company in 1674
  2. BPortuguese in 1550Correct
  3. CSpanish in 1680
  4. DFrench in 1745

Answer: B. Portuguese in 1550

Explanation

The Portuguese introduced the printing press in India (Goa) in the mid-16th century (1550 per the options).

Source: JPSC Combined Civil Services (PT) 2021 (Advt 01/2021, held 19 Sep 2021), GS Paper-I (General Studies), Booklet Series-A; answers per official REVISED answer key (published 08 Oct 2021 on jpsc.gov.in, via JagranJosh), each cross-checked against factual records; Paper-I Q94.

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