Proposed by Lord Lytton, then viceroy of India (governed 1876-80), the act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second _________(1878-80).
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Anglo-Afghan War.
The Vernacular Press Act, introduced in 1878, aimed to curb the growing criticism in Indian-language newspapers, particularly in the context of British policies regarding the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The act targeted the Indian press, which was increasingly vocal in its opposition to British actions.