The introduction of the printing press to India by the Portuguese in the 16th century in Goa marked a significant technological shift. Early efforts included preparing types for Indian scripts, with Tamil being notably among the first. The English Company introduced printing much later, first in Bombay.
Consider the following statements about the early modern technology in India : 1. The Portuguese brought European movable metal types to Goa in 1550. 2. The first Indian script of which types were prepared was Tamil. 3. The English Company's first experiment with printing press was at Calcutta. 4. The English Company imported printing press to India in 1674-75 at the request of Bhimji Parak. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2015 · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Early British Censorship and Regulations (e.g., Adam's Regulations))
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