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Q. Which of the following act was called the “Gagging Act”?

[A] Vernacular Press Act (VPA)

[B] Indian Factory Act, 1881

[C] Press Act of 1835

[D] Indian Councils Act, 1861

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The Vernacular Press Act came to be nicknamed “the gagging Act”. The worst features of this Act were—(i) discrimination between English and vernacular press, (ii) no right of appeal.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

Q. Which of the following act was called the “Gagging Act”?

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