Question

What is vernacular press act? give two reason of it

Answer 1

Answer:

In British India, the Vernacular Press Act (Act of 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

BRITISH India,the vernacular press act ( Act of 1878) was enacted to curtailthe freedom of the Indian press and prevent the expression of criticism toward British policies- notably, the opposition thathad grown with the out set of secondAnglo-Afghan war (1878-80)