WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which act was known as the 'Gagging Act'?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vernacular Press Act, 1878