The first Tamil newspaper, “Swadesamitran”, was founded in:

1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s

The correct answer is: a) 1880s.

Swadesamitran was the first Tamil-language newspaper in India. It was founded in 1880 by Chinnaswami Subramania Iyer. The newspaper was published from Chennai (then known as Madras) and played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • b) 1890s: The first Tamil newspaper, Swadesamitran, was founded in 1880, not 1890.
  • c) 1900s: The first Tamil newspaper, Swadesamitran, was founded in 1880, not 1900.
  • d) 1910s: The first Tamil newspaper, Swadesamitran, was founded in 1880, not 1910.