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Q: The Vernacular Press Act was enacted during the reign of which viceroy of India?
  • A. Lord Lytton
  • B. Lord Hastings
  • C. Lord Dalhousie
  • D. Lord Ripon
Correct Answer: Option A - In the year 1878, the vernacular press act was established by Lord Lytton. The act was designed to control the "Vernacular press" better and to repress and punish the" seditious reports." better and to repress and punish the "seditious reposts." The vernacular press act also allowed the British government to confiscate newspaper assets which include the printing press and other media.
A. In the year 1878, the vernacular press act was established by Lord Lytton. The act was designed to control the "Vernacular press" better and to repress and punish the" seditious reports." better and to repress and punish the "seditious reposts." The vernacular press act also allowed the British government to confiscate newspaper assets which include the printing press and other media.

Explanations:

In the year 1878, the vernacular press act was established by Lord Lytton. The act was designed to control the "Vernacular press" better and to repress and punish the" seditious reports." better and to repress and punish the "seditious reposts." The vernacular press act also allowed the British government to confiscate newspaper assets which include the printing press and other media.