With reference to the vernacular press act 1878 consider the following statements 1 It was applicabl...........

Modern Indian History 1885-1905

With reference to the vernacular press act 1878, consider the following statements:

1.It was applicable to all the newspapers in India.

2.It allowedthe government to confiscate the printing press on the suspicion that it was indulging in seditious publication.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: As it was applicable only to the Indian languages newspapers, showing British intent and its discrimination towards vernacular press.

Statement 2 is correct: The act provided for confiscation of the printing press, paper and other materials of a newspaper if the government believed that it was publishing seditious materials and had flouted an official warning.