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Problem 6 - Olympiad
What was the primary purpose of the British government’s Vernacular Press Act of 1878?
A. Promote Indian literature
B. Control Indian press and suppress seditious material
C. Encourage printing in indigenous languages
D. Introduce postal newspapers
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Correct: B
The Vernacular Press Act aimed to restrict Indian newspapers from criticizing British policies by censoring and penalizing seditious content.