Q48
The first newspaper published in Malayalam language was
A.
Malayala Manorama
B.
Vigyan Nikeshapan
C.
Deen Bandhu
D.
Rajyasamacharam
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
1. The first newspaper published in the Malayalam language was "Rajyasamacharam", launched in June 1847.
2. It was started by Hermann Gundert, a German missionary known for his significant contributions to the Malayalam language, including the first Malayalam-English dictionary.
3. The newspaper was primarily aimed at spreading news and progressive ideas among the people of Kerala.
4. The other options are incorrect:
- Malayala Manorama was established much later in 1888.
- Vigyan Nikeshapan is not recognized as the first Malayalam newspaper.
- Deen Bandhu was another notable publication but not the first in Malayalam.
Thus, the correct answer is "Rajyasamacharam."