Q864
Who established the first printing press of Odisha at Cuttack in 1837?
A.
Raja of Khallikote
B.
Rammohan Roy
C.
Christian Missionaries
AnswerD.
Jayee Rajguru
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Christian missionaries were instrumental in establishing the first printing press in Odisha. They began by printing religious texts in Odia for the purpose of spreading Christian ideas. They established a press in Cuttack in 1837, dubbed the 'Cuttack Printing Press', and began publishing the earlier Odia journals. They established the press in Odisha.