Q. Which among the following about the Vernacular Press Act are correct?
1. It was enacted in the year 1878
2. It was inspired by the Irish press act
3. Regular monitoring of newspapers was done by the Governments
4. When a newspaper was declared as seditious, it was warned
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes: Vernacular Press Act of 1878 is also known as “The Gagging Act”. It was enacted during the time of Lord Lytton. It was inspired by the Irish press act. Regular monitoring of newspapers was done by the Governments. When a newspaper was declared as seditious, it was warned.