The Newspaper (Price Control) Act, 1972, was in force for:
(A) One year
(B) Two years
(C) Three years
(D) Four years
Correct Ans: (B)
Explanation: –
The Newspaper (Price Control) Act, 1972, was in force for two years. This Act aimed to regulate the prices of newspapers in India to ensure that they remained affordable for the public while also safeguarding the interests of newspaper publishers. The law was enacted to control the pricing structure during a period of economic challenges, but it remained applicable only for two years before being repealed.
