Question

Describe vernacular act of 1878.

Answer 1

Answer:

British policies

Explanation:

Vernacular Press Act. In British India, the Vernacular Press Act (1878) was enacted to curtail the freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies—notably, the opposition that had grown with the outset of the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878–80).

Answer 2

Answer:

under the vernacular press act their was restriction of freedom of press. it restricted Indian press companies to right anything against British

government.those who did not obeyed the rule their property was seized(taken away) , their printing machines were taken over and their offices were sealed or taken away.This was criticised by Indians.