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The Statesman is primarily published in Hindi.
Answer: False
The Statesman is an Indian English-language daily newspaper, not primarily published in Hindi.
The Statesman was founded in 1918.
Answer: False
The Statesman was founded in 1818, not 1918.
"The Friend of India" is a newspaper that The Statesman absorbed in 1927.
Answer: False
The Statesman absorbed its rival, "The Englishman," in 1927, not "The Friend of India."
Robert Knight, the founder of "The Indian Statesman," also founded "The Times of India."
Answer: True
Robert Knight, who founded "The Indian Statesman," was also the principal founder and editor of "The Times of India."
The merger of "Indian Statesman" and "New Friend of India" occurred on January 15, 1875.
Answer: True
Robert Knight merged the two papers to form "Indian Statesman and New Friend of India" on January 15, 1875.
What is the primary language of publication for The Statesman newspaper?
Answer: English
The Statesman is published in the English language.
In which year was The Statesman newspaper founded?
Answer: 1818
The Statesman newspaper was founded in the year 1818.
The Statesman is a direct descendant of which two newspapers?
Answer: The Indian Statesman and The Friend of India
The Statesman is a direct descendant of the Bombay-based "Indian Statesman" and "The Friend of India," which was published in Calcutta.
Who founded the "Indian Statesman" newspaper?
Answer: Robert Knight
The "Indian Statesman" was founded by Robert Knight.
What event occurred on January 15, 1875, related to The Statesman's lineage?
Answer: Robert Knight merged 'Indian Statesman' and 'New Friend of India'.
On January 15, 1875, Robert Knight merged "Indian Statesman" and "New Friend of India" to form a new entity.
Which newspaper did The Statesman absorb in 1927?
Answer: The Englishman
The Statesman absorbed its rival newspaper, "The Englishman," in the year 1927.
Before the mid-1960s, The Statesman was managed by an Indian ownership group.
Answer: False
Prior to the mid-1960s, The Statesman was managed by a British corporate group.
N A Palkhivala chaired the consortium that took over ownership of The Statesman in the mid-1960s.
Answer: True
N A Palkhivala served as the Chairman of the consortium that acquired ownership of The Statesman in the mid-1960s.
Who managed The Statesman prior to the ownership transfer in the mid-1960s?
Answer: A British corporate group
Prior to the ownership transfer in the mid-1960s, The Statesman was managed by a British corporate group.
Which individual served as the Chairman of the consortium that took over The Statesman's ownership in the mid-1960s?
Answer: N A Palkhivala
N A Palkhivala chaired the consortium of companies that acquired ownership of The Statesman in the mid-1960s.
Pran Chopra was appointed as the first editor of The Statesman after its ownership transfer in the mid-1960s.
Answer: True
Pran Chopra was appointed as the inaugural editor following the ownership transition in the mid-1960s.
S Nihal Singh received the "International Editor of the Year" award in 1978 for his support of the Emergency in India.
Answer: False
S Nihal Singh received the "International Editor of the Year" award in 1978 for his opposition to the Emergency in India, not for supporting it.
The Statesman supported the relocation of India's capital from Calcutta in 1911.
Answer: False
The Statesman opposed the 1911 relocation of India's capital from Calcutta to New Delhi, famously describing the new location as a 'city of graveyards'.
During Indira Gandhi's Emergency period (1975-1977), The Statesman remained neutral in its coverage.
Answer: False
The Statesman strenuously opposed Indira Gandhi's Emergency period from 1975 to 1977, rather than remaining neutral.
The Statesman published photographs of the Bengal famine in 1943, which helped influence global opinion against imperialism.
Answer: True
Under Ian Stephens' editorship, The Statesman published impactful images of the 1943 Bengal famine, which significantly influenced global opinion regarding imperialism.
The Statesman's editor, Ravindra Kumar, was arrested in February 2009 for reproducing an article critical of the Indian government.
Answer: False
The arrest of editor Ravindra Kumar in February 2009 was due to the reproduction of Johann Hari's article 'Why should I respect these oppressive religions?', not for an article critical of the Indian government.
The Statesman's opposition to the 1911 capital shift was based on concerns about the new location's suitability for governance.
Answer: False
The Statesman's opposition to the 1911 capital shift was articulated through a critical remark about the new location being a 'city of graveyards,' rather than specific concerns about governance suitability.
Who was appointed as the first editor of The Statesman after its ownership changed in the mid-1960s?
Answer: Pran Chopra
Pran Chopra was appointed as the first editor of The Statesman following the ownership transfer in the mid-1960s.
For what action did editor S Nihal Singh receive the International Editor of the Year award in 1978?
Answer: For his opposition to the Emergency in India
Editor S Nihal Singh received the International Editor of the Year Award in 1978 for his opposition to the Emergency in India.
What was The Statesman's stance on the relocation of India's capital from Calcutta in 1911?
Answer: It opposed the move, calling the new location a 'city of graveyards'.
The Statesman opposed the 1911 relocation of India's capital from Calcutta to New Delhi, famously describing the new location as a 'city of graveyards'.
Under Ian Stephens' editorship, what significant journalistic action did The Statesman undertake during the 1943 Bengal famine?
Answer: Published impactful images of the famine despite censorship.
Under Ian Stephens' editorship, The Statesman published impactful images of the 1943 Bengal famine, despite the British colonial government's censorship efforts.
The February 2009 arrest of The Statesman's editor, Ravindra Kumar, was related to which specific article?
Answer: An article titled 'Why should I respect these oppressive religions?'.
The arrest of editor Ravindra Kumar in February 2009 was due to the reproduction of Johann Hari's article titled 'Why should I respect these oppressive religions?'.
The Statesman is characterized by its terse reporting style and a liberal political alignment.
Answer: True
The Statesman is recognized for its terse reporting style and maintains a liberal political alignment.
The Statesman Award for Rural Reporting recognizes excellence in journalism related to rural development, not urban development.
Answer: True
The Statesman Award for Rural Reporting is intended to recognize excellence in journalism related to rural development and the social upliftment of impoverished individuals, not urban development.
The Statesman Awards for Rural Reporting are presented on September 16th, commemorating the death anniversary of Justice Sudhi Ranjan Das.
Answer: True
The Statesman Awards for Rural Reporting are presented annually on September 16th, commemorating the death anniversary of Justice Sudhi Ranjan Das.
Readers highly regard The Statesman for its serious news reporting and consistent use of standard English.
Answer: True
The Statesman is highly regarded by its readers for its serious news reporting, insightful analytical articles, and consistent adherence to standard English.
The Statesman is a member of the Asia News Network, facilitating news exchange with 21 other Asian newspapers.
Answer: True
As a founding member of the Asia News Network, The Statesman engages in a daily news exchange with 21 other Asian newspapers, enhancing its coverage of the region.
"Section 2," a Thursday supplement, focuses on the analysis of art, dance, literature, drama, fashion, lifestyle, and entertainment.
Answer: True
"Section 2," published on Thursdays from New Delhi, offers in-depth analysis across various cultural and lifestyle topics.
The "Voices" supplement, published in Kolkata, provides a platform for schools and schoolchildren to showcase their writing.
Answer: True
"Voices" is a Kolkata-based supplement dedicated to nurturing and showcasing the writing abilities of students.
The "8th Day" supplement features investigative journalism on social issues.
Answer: False
The "8th Day" supplement, part of the Sunday edition, serves as the primary literary section, featuring reader-contributed short stories and poems.
"Evolve," a Sunday supplement, concentrates on the business and economic landscape of India.
Answer: False
"Evolve," a Sunday supplement, focuses primarily on the cultural landscape of India, not its business and economic sectors.
The "Marquee" supplement, released on Saturdays, is dedicated to the film and entertainment industry.
Answer: True
The "Marquee" supplement, published weekly on Saturdays, focuses on the film and entertainment industry.
"Dainik Statesman" is a sister newspaper launched in 2004, published in Bengali.
Answer: True
"Dainik Statesman" is indeed a sister newspaper launched in 2004, and it is published in Bengali.
What is the characteristic editorial style and political alignment of The Statesman?
Answer: Terse reporting, liberal alignment
The Statesman is characterized by its terse reporting style and maintains a liberal political alignment.
What is the purpose of "The Statesman Award for Rural Reporting"?
Answer: To promote the social upliftment of impoverished individuals in India.
The Statesman Award for Rural Reporting is presented annually to journalists to recognize outstanding work and promote the social upliftment of impoverished individuals in India.
On what date are The Statesman Awards for Rural Reporting presented annually?
Answer: September 16
The Statesman Awards for Rural Reporting are presented annually on September 16th.
Which of the following is a characteristic highly regarded by The Statesman's readers?
Answer: Insightful analytical articles
Readers highly regard The Statesman for its serious news reporting, insightful analytical articles, and consistent use of standard English.
What benefit does The Statesman gain from its membership in the Asia News Network?
Answer: A daily news exchange with 21 other Asian newspapers.
As a founding member of the Asia News Network, The Statesman benefits from a daily news exchange with 21 other Asian newspapers, enabling comprehensive coverage of Asian regions.
The Thursday supplement "Section 2" is published from which city?
Answer: New Delhi
The Thursday supplement "Section 2" is published from New Delhi.
Which supplement is described as the primary literary section featuring reader-contributed short stories and poems?
Answer: 8th Day
The "8th Day" supplement serves as the primary literary section, featuring short stories and poems contributed by readers.
What subject matter is covered in The Statesman's "Evolve" supplement?
Answer: The cultural landscape of India
The "Evolve" supplement, published on Sundays, concentrates on the cultural landscape of India.
The "Marquee" supplement, released every Saturday, is dedicated to which industry?
Answer: Film and entertainment
The "Marquee" supplement, released every Saturday, is dedicated to covering the film and entertainment industry.
What is the name of The Statesman's sister newspaper, and in what language is it published?
Answer: Dainik Statesman, Bengali
The sister edition is "Dainik Statesman," a daily newspaper launched in June 2004, which is published in Bengali.
Which supplement is published on Sundays and focuses on the cultural landscape of India?
Answer: Evolve
The "Evolve" supplement, published on Sundays, concentrates on the cultural landscape of India.
The Statesman is published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri, and Bhubaneswar.
Answer: True
The Statesman is indeed published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri, and Bhubaneswar.
The Statesman currently has the highest readership among English dailies in West Bengal.
Answer: False
While historically significant, The Statesman's readership in West Bengal has declined, with "The Telegraph" and "The Times of India" now having greater readership in the state.
The Statesman has sponsored the "Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally" annually since 1964.
Answer: True
The Statesman has consistently sponsored the "Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally" on an annual basis since 1964.
The Statesman is published in a tabloid format, known for its compact size.
Answer: False
The Statesman is published in a broadsheet format, which is larger and typically associated with a more traditional journalistic style than a tabloid.
The Sunday edition of The Statesman, the "Sunday Statesman," has a circulation of approximately 234,000 copies.
Answer: False
The Sunday edition, "Sunday Statesman," has a circulation of approximately 250,000 copies, whereas the weekday circulation is around 234,000.
Which of the following cities is NOT listed as a simultaneous publication location for The Statesman?
Answer: Mumbai
The Statesman is published simultaneously in Kolkata, New Delhi, Siliguri, and Bhubaneswar; Mumbai is not listed as a publication location.
Which newspaper has gained more readership in West Bengal, surpassing The Statesman?
Answer: Both B and C
While The Statesman was once the most widely read English daily in West Bengal, "The Telegraph" and "The Times of India" have since surpassed it in readership.
What annual event has The Statesman sponsored since 1964?
Answer: The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally
Since 1964, The Statesman has sponsored the "Statesman Vintage & Classic Car Rally" annually.
What is the average weekday circulation of The Statesman?
Answer: 234,000 copies
The Statesman has an average weekday circulation of approximately 234,000 copies.
What is the official website address for The Statesman?
Answer: www.thestatesman.com
The official website address for The Statesman is www.thestatesman.com.