The 'Vernacular Press Act' of 1878 was nicknamed the 'Gagging Act' because it? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Vernacular Press Act' of 1878 was nicknamed the 'Gagging Act' because it?

A. Imposed fines on English press

B. Allowed the government to confiscate newspapers for seditious content

C. Promoted English press

D. Banned all vernacular papers

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Act gave the government powers to seize the press and materials of any vernacular newspaper publishing seditious matter.

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