Vernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton in

1880

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1877

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1876

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1878

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Solution

The correct option is D 1878
The Vernacular Press Act forbade vernacular papers to publish any material that would excite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British government. This act was not applicable to English newspapers.

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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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