Question

The Vernacular Press Act (1878) was prepared to __________.

• A. Provide the government with right to censor reports and editorials
• B. Provide the government with rights to promote vernacular press
• C. Provide the government with right to favour Indian vernacular press for growth of nationalism
• D. Provide the government with rights to finance vernacular press

Answer 1

The correct option is A Provide the government with right to censor reports and editorials

In 1878, the Vernacular Press Act was passed, modelled on the Irish Press Laws. It provided the government with extensive rights to censor reports and editorials in the vernacular press.