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In which year was the Vernacular Press Act enacted?

  1. A
    1905
  2. B
    1878
  3. C
    1885
  4. D
    1857

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The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878 during the viceroyalty of Lord Lytton. This law was designed to curtail the freedom of the Indian-language (vernacular) press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies. It was later repealed by Lord Ripon in 1882.

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In which year was the Vernacular Press Act enacted?
A
1905
B
1878
C
1885
D
1857

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