2012 · Q67
The suppression of Indian language newspapers under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was caused by the criticism of
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- ALavish lifestyle of the English officials
- BIll-treatment given to indigo workers by their English masters
- CInhuman approach of English officials towards the victims of the famine of 1876-77
- DMisuse of religious places of India by English officials
Explanation
Vernacular papers' criticism of famine (1876-77) relief failures provoked the 1878 Act (key: C).