In which year was the Vernacular Press Act enacted in British India ........

General Studies (CGL) History

In which year was the Vernacular Press Act enacted in British India?

This questions was previously asked in

Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023

1876

1814

1812

1878

- Option 1: 1876

- Not the year of the Vernacular Press Act.

- During this period, Lord Lytton was the Viceroy of India.

- Option 2: 1814

- Too early for the Vernacular Press Act.

- This was in the early 19th century, focusing primarily on other administrative policies post the British Crown’s expansion.

- Option 3: 1812

- Also too early.

- Related to the early British presence in India.

- Option 4: 1878

- Correct year for the Vernacular Press Act.

- Introduced by Lord Lytton to curb the freedom of the Indian-language press.

The Act aimed to suppress the Indian-language press that was increasingly critical of British policies.

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