S1: Most of the newspapers published in India was printed in regional languages to reach out to a greater number of people. S2: The Vernacular Act was passed in 1878 by Lytton to censor the press.

S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are related to each other

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S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent statements

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S1: True; S2: False

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S1: False; S2: True

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Solution

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are related to each other
The British realised that the newspapers in vernacular or regional languages were able to reach out to a greater number of masses and united them against the British government. This unity would become a hurdle if the press was not curbed. So, the Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 by Lytton to censor the press.

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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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