Previous Year Question
The paper ‘Indian Mirror’ was published during 1861 from—
A.
Bombay
B.
Calcutta
C.
Madras
D.
Pondicherry
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The Indian Mirror began publication from Calcutta in 1861. It initially appeared as an English fortnightly journal.
The paper was associated with Keshub Chandra Sen and his associates, while Monmohan Ghose also played an important role in its early organisation.
Contemporary records also indicate that Debendranath Tagore provided financial support for its publication.
The Indian Mirror became an important journal dealing with social and political issues and later emerged as one of the prominent Indian English newspapers of Calcutta.