History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET July 2016 History
The Vernacular Press Act IX of 1878 became law on March 14 and it was operative in all the provinces, except Madras because:
AThe natives of Madras were pro-British.
BMadras province had only English papers during that time.
CHere the press in Indian languages was not yet strong. ✓ Correct
DIn Madras most of the vernacular printing presses were owned by the British.
Correct answer: (C) Here the press in Indian languages was not yet strong. — The Act did not apply to Madras because the vernacular press there was not yet strong, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Act did not apply to Madras because the vernacular press there was not yet strong, so that is the answer.
★The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was meant to control the vernacular press.
★It aimed to punish and repress seditious writing.
★It was passed during the viceroyalty of Lytton.
★It was nicknamed the gagging act.
★In Madras the press in Indian languages was not yet strong, so the Act did not apply there.
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