Write the correct chronological order of the following newspapers:
(A) Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle, DNA, Asian Age
(B) Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Asian Age, DNA
(C) DNA, Deccan Herald, Deccan Chronicle, Asian Age
(D) Asian Age, Deccan Chronicle, DNA, Deccan Herald
Correct Ans: (B)
Explanation:
To understand this question, we must look at the founding years of each of the newspapers listed:
- Deccan Chronicle – Launched in 1938, it became one of the prominent English-language dailies in South India. It started publishing from Hyderabad and gradually expanded across the country.
- Deccan Herald – This Bengaluru-based newspaper was founded later, in 1948. It catered to readers in Karnataka and built a reputation for its balanced journalism.
- Asian Age – Founded in 1994, this paper aimed to provide a pan-Indian perspective with international coverage. It gained readership in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
- DNA (Daily News and Analysis) – This was the most recent of the four, launched in 2005 by the Zee Media Group and Dainik Bhaskar Group. It was positioned as a modern and youthful alternative in India’s media space.
So, if we line them up based on when they began operations, the correct order becomes:
- Deccan Chronicle (1938)
- Deccan Herald (1948)
- Asian Age (1994)
- DNA (2005)
This order reflects the historical evolution of English-language journalism in India. Each newspaper entered the scene with a specific regional or ideological focus. Importantly, this progression also mirrors changes in Indian media—from traditional regional print to nationally-focused papers, and eventually, to urban-centric youth-oriented formats like DNA. Hence, Option (B) gives the correct chronological order.
