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Which of the following is the first book printed in India?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · History · Print Culture and the Modern World
  1. The Ramayana
  2. The Bhagavata Purana
  3. The Book of the Prophet
  4. The Mahabharata
Answer
The Book of the Prophet

The correct answer is The Book of the Prophet — Select the option that matches this fact

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the concept of early printing in India
  2. Recall that the Portuguese established the first printing press in Goa in 1556
  3. Know that the first book printed was an Arabic text titled The Book of the Prophet
  4. Select the option that matches this fact
Common mistake: Choosing options related to Sanskrit or Hindu epics

Concept tested: Early printing in India

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