Q. Identify the chronological ascending order of the following magazines in accordance with their year of publication (December 2023, UGC NET)
(A) Sudhakar
(B) Buddhiprakash
(C) Banaras Akhbar
(D) Kavivachan Sudha
(E) Harishchandra Magazine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. A, B, C, D, E
2. C, A, B, D, E
3. D, B, A, C, E
4. E, C, D, A, B
Correct Ans: (2)
Explanation: The chronological ascending order of the magazines based on their year of publication are: “Banaras Akhbar,” first published in 1845, was one of the earliest newspapers in Hindi, marking a significant moment in the history of Indian journalism. Following this, “Buddhiprakash” was launched in 1859 as a significant Gujarati monthly publication contributing to regional literature and thought. In 1868, “Kavivachan Sudha” began, known for its literary contributions in Hindi, further enriching the language’s literary landscape. “Harishchandra Magazine,” founded by Bharatendu Harishchandra in 1873, played a crucial role in the Hindi literary movement. Lastly, “Sudhakar,” published in 1884, was a Hindi literary magazine that continued to build on the foundations laid by its predecessors. Therefore, the chronological order is “Banaras Akhbar” (1845), “Buddhiprakash” (1859), “Kavivachan Sudha” (1868), “Harishchandra Magazine” (1873), and “Sudhakar” (1884), making the correct answer: C, A, B, D, E.
