Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed by the British Government in India?
A. The Vernacular Act was passed to promote vernacular languages.
B. The Vernacular Act was passed by the British government to put some check on vernacular newspapers which had become assertively nationalist.
C. The Vernacular Act was passed to please the Indians who wanted to promote Indian languages.
D. The Vernacular Act was passed to consolidate British rule in India.
Answer:B
Why was the Vernacular Press Act passed by the British Government in India?
A. The Vernacular Act was passed to promote vernacular languages. B. The Vernacular Act was passed by the British government to put some check on vernacular newspapers which had become assertively nationalist. C. The Vernacular Act was passed to please the Indians who wanted to promote Indian languages. D. The Vernacular Act was passed to consolidate British rule in India.