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In 1878 CE , the _________________ was passed in an attempt to silence those who were critical of the British government in India.
In 1878 CE , the _________________ was passed in an attempt to silence those who were critical of the British government in India.
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The correct option is B Vernacular Press Act
In 1878 CE, the Vernacular Press Act was enacted with the intention of silencing those who were critical of the British government in India. If the vernacular or local language newspapers published anything that was critical of British authorities, their policies, or undermined their power, or even anything the British deemed ‘questionable’, the Vernacular Press Act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of the newspapers, including the printing presses.
In 1878 CE, the Vernacular Press Act was enacted with the intention of silencing those who were critical of the British government in India. If the vernacular or local language newspapers published anything that was critical of British authorities, their policies, or undermined their power, or even anything the British deemed ‘questionable’, the Vernacular Press Act allowed the government to confiscate the assets of the newspapers, including the printing presses.
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