Question

how did the vernacular press act of 1878 try to suppress the national movement

Answer 1

The Vernacular press act was passed in 1878, in an effort to silence those who were critical of the government. The act allowed the government to confiscate assets of newspapers along with their printing presses if the newspapers published something that was found "objectionable" .

Answer 2

Answer:

the British passed the vernacular press act in 1878to repress the anti government writing and propaganda.