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    Question

    The Vernacular Press Act was passed in which

    year?
    A 1878 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1881 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1888 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1898 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Vernacular Press Act of 1878, introduced by Lord Lytton, aimed to curb the freedom of the Indian vernacular press. The act sought to prevent publications that criticized British policies or incited dissatisfaction. It was considered repressive and widely opposed by Indian leaders.

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