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What was the Bengal Gazette?

1

A Tamil newspaper

2

A commercial newspaper in English

3

A literary magazine

4

A historical manuscript

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Answer

B. A commercial newspaper in English

Solution:

The Bengal Gazette was a commercial newspaper in English, known for its independent stance and extensive coverage of events in colonial India.

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