Which policy was introduced by the British to control the Indian press and curb

Practice Questions

Q1
Which policy was introduced by the British to control the Indian press and curb dissent during the early 20th century?
  1. The Vernacular Press Act
  2. The Indian Press Act
  3. The Rowlatt Act
  4. The Arms Act

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which policy was introduced by the British to control the Indian press and curb dissent during the early 20th century?
  • Step 1: Understand that the British ruled India during the early 20th century.
  • Step 2: Recognize that the British wanted to control what people were saying and writing.
  • Step 3: Identify that the press refers to newspapers and magazines that share news and opinions.
  • Step 4: Learn that the British introduced a law called the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.
  • Step 5: Know that this law specifically targeted newspapers that published in Indian languages.
  • Step 6: Realize that the purpose of this act was to limit freedom of the press and reduce dissent against British rule.
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