Question

During the British Raj, which law or section was often used against the newspapers? A) Section 124 A of IPC B) Rowlatt Act C) Vernacular Press Act D) Section 107 & 151 of CrPC

Answer 1

during the British Raj Vernacular Press Act was often used against the newspapers

The Vernacular Press Act of 1878, adopted by Lord Lytton, intended to:
restrain newspapers published in Indian languages

so the answer is
option C

Answer 2

Vernacular Press Act was often used against the newspapers during the British Raj.

British were always discriminatory towards Indian press and this act was formed to curtail the freedom of expression of Indian press and to prevent the criticism against British policies.

The licence was mandatory for opening the press.