History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET June 2015 History
Who among the following for the first time formulated regular press laws during the rule of the British East India Company?
ALord Warren Hastings
BLord Cornwallis
CSir John Shore
DLord Wellesley ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Lord Wellesley — Lord Wellesley first formulated regular press laws, so the answer is Lord Wellesley.
Explanation
★Lord Wellesley first formulated regular press laws, so the answer is Lord Wellesley.
★He brought in these laws during the rule of the Company.
★He feared that the press might spread dangerous ideas during the war with France.
★Wellesley became Governor-General in 1798.
★He started the policy of Subsidiary Alliance.
★The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first to accept this alliance.
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