Pakistan Studies MCQ #2165

When was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

Pakistan Studies MCQ #2165

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When was the Vernacular Press Act passed?

    • A) 1870
    • B) 1878
    • C) 1882
    • D) 1886

    Answer: 1878

    Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act was passed in 1878 by Viceroy Lord Lytton to suppress criticism of British policies in Indian-language newspapers; it was repealed in 1882.