Consider the following statements : 1. The first book in the Tamil script was printed in 1578. 2. The first printing press at Bombay was imported from England by the efforts of Bhimji Parikh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? | UPSC CAPF 2026 Q No 27

Accepted Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Topic Covered: Indian History and Culture

Key Concept: Chronology, institutions, texts and historical developments

The correct choice follows from the relevant historical or constitutional fact. “Both 1 and 2” matches the established chronology, institutional position, legal provision or governance principle tested here.

The key is to apply the central fact, formula, definition or relationship tested in the question and then eliminate alternatives that do not satisfy it.