The Indian Press Act of 1910 was imposed by which Viceroy? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indian Press Act of 1910 was imposed by which Viceroy?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Minto
C. Lord Chelmsford
D. Lord Hardinge
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Minto II, the Viceroy from 1905 to 1910, enacted the Indian Press Act of 1910 to curb nationalist publications and control the spread of seditious literature.

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