The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was enacted to curb the freedom of the Indian vernacular press, which was seen as critical of British policies.
"Vernacular Press Act" was passed during the period of which Governor General ? A) Lord Dalhousie B) Lord Rippon C) Lord Northbrooke D) Lord Lytton
Asked in PA High Court Mains · Topic: Development of Press in Modern India (Legislative Measures to Control the Press (e.g., Vernacular Press Act 1878, Press Act 1910))
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