The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Vernacular Press Act was enacted by:
A. Lord Ripon
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Lytton
D. Lord Curzon
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It curtailed freedom of the Indian press in 1878.

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