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With reference to the Indian press, consider the following statements. 1. Charles Metcalfe was the first governor-general to place restrictions on the press in India. 2. Vernacular Press Act in 1878 put restrictions on the freedom of both English and Indian language newspapers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Indian press, consider the following statements. 1. Charles Metcalfe was the first governor-general to place restrictions on the press in India. 2. Vernacular Press Act in 1878 put restrictions on the freedom of both English and Indian language newspapers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Important Points

  • The Indian press was freed of restrictions by Charles Metcalfe in 1835.
  • He is called 'Liberator of India Press'. So, statement 1 is NOT correct.
  • This step had been welcomed enthusiastically by the educated Indians.
  • It was one of the reasons why they had for some time, supported British rule in India.
  • But the nationalists gradually began to use the press to arouse national consciousness among the people and to sharply criticize the reactionary policies of the Government.
  • This turned the officials against the Indian press and they decided to curb its freedom.
  • This was attempted by passing the Vernacular Press Act in 1878.
  • This Act put serious restrictions on the freedom of the Indian language newspapers only. So, statement 2 is NOT correct.

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