Who among the following viceroy introduced the Censorship of Press Act, 1799

Q. Who among the following viceroy introduced the Censorship of Press Act, 1799
Answer: Lord Wellesley
Notes: The Censorship of Press Act, 1799 was introduced by Lord Wellesley. Lord Wellesley was anticipating the French invasion that is why he introduced the act. Later Lord Hastings relaxed all restrictions.

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