In which year was the Vernacular Press Act enacted in British India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1878.
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted in 1878 in British India. This legislation was introduced by the British government to curb the growing influence of the vernacular press, which was increasingly critical of colonial rule. The Act aimed to suppress the publication of seditious materials by imposing strict regulations and penalties on newspapers and journals published in Indian languages. It was part of a broader effort to control and limit the political expression of Indian nationalists.