Question

Arrange the following acts in the chronological order:
1. Vernacular Press Act
2. Official Secrets Act
3. Metcalfe's Act
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 2-1-3
• B. 3-2-1
• C. 1-3-2
• D. 3-1-2

Answer 1

The correct option is D 3-1-2

Metcalfe Act - 1835 -required a printer/publisher to give a precise account of premises of a publication and cease functioning, if required by a similar declaration.

Vernacular Press Act - 1878 - to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (i.e., non-English) press.

Official Secrets Act - 1923 - states clearly the actions which involves helping an enemy state against India.