Who passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878?

Lord Dalhousie

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Lord Minto

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Lord Lytton

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The correct option is C Lord Lytton
By the mid 19th century, the educated Indians started writing in newspapers or published new papers in vernacular languages. They often criticised the British. To check their growth Lord Lytton passed the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.

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