In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed which was modeled on the __________.

French Press Laws

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British Press Laws

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Irish Press Laws

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Scottish Press Laws

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Solution

The correct option is D Irish Press Laws
It provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press. From now on the government kept regular track of the vernacular newspapers published in different provinces.

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Consider the following statements related to vernacular press act 1878-

1. A vernacular newspaper could get exemption from act by submitting proofs to a government censor.

2. Lord Ripon passed the Vernacular Press Act 1878.

3. Under Act the Magistrate’s Action was final and no appeal could be made in any court of Law.

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