Q. With reference to Laws related to Indian Press, which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Vernacular Press Act, 1878 was not applicable to English Press.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Charles Metcalfe is known as the Liberator of the Press.

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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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Q. With reference to the press during the colonial period, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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