The Vernacular Press Act was passed under the recomendations of .

Viscount Canning

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Earl of Dalhousie

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Lord Lytton

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The correct option is C Lord Lytton
Newspapers written in native languages had an advantage in spreading news and awareness against the British right under their noses due to the language barrier. It was observed by Lord Lytton that these newspapers actively spoke against the British government. Thus, the Vernacular Press Act was passed to silence voices criticising British policies.

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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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