Question

The British passed ______, according to which the newspapers had to comply with the government rules and deposit a surety.

• A. The Defence of British Rules
• B. The Defence of India Rules
• C. American Press Act
• D. English Press Act

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Defence of British Rules

During the onset of the First World War, the British passed the Defence
of India Rules, according to which the newspapers had to comply with the government rules and deposit a surety. Out of 22 printing presses, 18 closed down refusing to comply with the government order.