Vernacular Press Act was enacted in which year?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e.1878.
The Vernacular Press Act was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies 1878. It was proposed by Lord Lytton.
The law was repealed in 1881 by Lytton's successor as viceroy, Lord Ripon (governed 1880–84).