The Indian press played an important role in spreading the message of patriotism and modern ideas am...........

Modern Indian History Developments

The Indian press played an important role in spreading the message of patriotism and modern ideas among the people. Which of the following is/are not true about its activities?

1. was not critical of the official policies

2. Urging the people to unite and work for national welfare

3. Putting forward the view of Indians as well as those of the British government

4. Popularizing modern ideas of self government, democracy and the like

5. Enabling nationalist workers to exchange views with one another

Select the correct answer from the codes given below

3 only

1 only

1 and 3 only

4 and 5 only

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Explanation:

The developments across the world in Print Media, however came much later in 1780, when compared to developments across the world. Further, from the beginning of the 19th century, politically conscious Indians had been attracted to modem civil rights, especially the freedom of the Press.

Sighting the Importance of Press, the struggle for the freedom of the Press became an integral part of the struggle for freedom.
James Augustus Hickey is considered the father of Indian Press. He started the Bengal Gazette in the year 1780.

Importance of Press in Nationalist Struggle

The Press was the chief instrument for carrying out this task, that is, for arousing, training, mobilizing and consolidating nationalist public opinion
In the period from 1870 to 1918, the national movement had not yet resorted to mass agitation through thousands of small and large Maidan meetings, nor did political work consist of the active mobilization of people in mass struggles.
The main political task then, was that of politicization, political propaganda and education and formation and propagation of nationalist ideology.
It was at these times, Press came into useful purpose.

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