WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which act marked the beginning of organized press regulation in British India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Censorship Act, 1799
  2. Vernacular Press Act, 1878
  3. Press Act, 1835
  4. Licensing Regulation, 1823

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Censorship Act, 1799