Q. Who among the following supported the native press in British India?
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[A] Charles Metcalfe

[B] Lord Lytton

[C] Lord Hastings

[D] Lord Auckland

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: In 1835, Metcalfe had lifted restrictions imposed on the Indian press.

But Lytton, fearing an increased influence of the nationalist press on public opinion, imposed restrictions on Indian language press through the infamous Vernacular Press Act, 1878.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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