Q1. [1] § Introduction § 3.2 Religious Debates and the Fear of Print § 6 India and the World of Print
Which one of the following books was printed first by Gutenberg ?
- (a) Chapbooks
- (b) Amar Jivan
- (c) Bible
- (d) Almanac
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2023 32/5/1 Q2
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Model Answer
(c) Bible
Gutenberg printed the Bible as the first major book on his printing press around 1450.
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Explanation
The Gutenberg Press section of Chapter 5 establishes that Gutenberg's first printed book was the Bible (around 1450). Chapbooks and almanacs came later as cheaper print forms; Amar Jivan is an Indian autobiography. In MCQs, write the option letter and a brief supporting line for full credit.
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