Vernacular Press Act and Freedom of Press
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
Vernacular Press Act and Freedom of Press starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the Vernacular Press Act affected the Indian freedom movement.
Describe the legacy of the Vernacular Press Act in the context of modern Indian democracy.
Discuss the role of the press in the Indian freedom struggle, especially in the context of restrictive laws like the Vernacular Press Act.
Discuss the significance of the freedom of press in a democracy.
Explain how the Amrita Bazar Patrika responded to the Vernacular Press Act.
Explain the difference between the Vernacular Press Act and the Press Act of 1910.
Explain the main provisions of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
Explain why the British government targeted vernacular newspapers more than English newspapers.
In which year was the Vernacular Press Act passed in India? (1) 1857 (2) 1878 (3) 1905 (4) 1919
The Vernacular Press Act was repealed in which year? (1) 1881 (2) 1892 (3) 1908 (4) 1911
Which Act replaced the Vernacular Press Act after its repeal? (1) Press Act of 1882 (2) Indian Press Act of 1910 (3) Indian Newspapers Act of 1908 (4) None of these
Which of the following Acts was NOT related to press restrictions in colonial India? (1) Vernacular Press Act 1878 (2) Press Act 1910 (3) Indian Councils Act 1909 (4) Press (Emergency Powers) Act 1931
Fill in the blank: The ________ Press Act of 1910 imposed stricter controls on all newspapers, including English ones.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a major English-language newspaper that converted to English overnight to avoid the Vernacular Press Act.
Fill in the blank: The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was also known as the ________ Gagging Act.
Fill in the blank: The Vernacular Press Act was passed during the period of ________ rule in India.
True or False: The Press Act of 1910 was more comprehensive than the Vernacular Press Act.
True or False: The Vernacular Press Act applied equally to English and Indian language newspapers.
True or False: The Vernacular Press Act was a temporary measure and was never enforced.
True or False: The Vernacular Press Act was welcomed by Indian journalists.
