colonial India

‘Vernacular Press Act’ of 1878 was scrapped after being in force for

 The ‘Vernacular Press Act’ of 1878 was scrapped after being in force for (A) Twenty years (B) Ten years (C) Five years (D) Three years Correct Ans: (D) Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 sought to control the Indian press. Specifically, it targeted newspapers in vernacular languages. These newspapers often criticized British rule. Consequently, […]

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Which newspaper carried an advertisement in 1875 of a farce?

Which newspaper carried an advertisement in 1875 announcing presentation of a farce named โ€œLamentations of Bhart Mata with her childrenโ€. (A) Kesari (B) The Tribune (C) Amrit Bazar Patrika (D) The Times of India Correct Ans: (C) Explanation: Amrit Bazar Patrika, one of India’s leading nationalist newspapers, published a notable advertisement in 1875. This advertisement

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