Q39
Which of the following act was the revision of Vernacular Act?
A.
Indian Press act, 1910
AnswerB.
Newspaper Act, 1908
C.
Both A & B
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Press Act of 1910 was legislation promulgated in British India imposing strict censorship on all kinds of publications. The measure was brought into effect to curtail the influence of Indian vernacular and English language in promoting support for what was considered radical Indian nationalism.