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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Context: A vernacular newspaper published an article criticizing British policies. Under the Vernacular Press Act, what action could the government take? (1) Ignore the article (2) Warn the editor (3) Seize the printing press (4) Both (2) and (3)
Describe how the Amrita Bazar Patrika responded to the Vernacular Press Act.
Describe one way in which the Vernacular Press Act influenced the Indian freedom movement.
Describe the significance of the freedom of the press in a democracy.
Explain how the Vernacular Press Act affected the relationship between the British government and Indian intellectuals.
Explain the main objective of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878.
Explain the term 'gagging' in the context of the Vernacular Press Act.
Explain why the Vernacular Press Act is considered a turning point in the history of the Indian press.
Name one prominent Indian leader who criticized the Vernacular Press Act.
The Vernacular Press Act was mainly aimed at restricting the freedom of which type of newspapers?
What does 'freedom of the press' mean in a democratic society?
What is meant by 'seditious material' as referred to in the Vernacular Press Act?
What lesson did Indian nationalists learn from the imposition of the Vernacular Press Act?
What role did the press play in the Indian freedom struggle after the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act?
What was the impact of the Vernacular Press Act on Indian society?
What was the main reason given by the British government for introducing the Vernacular Press Act?
Which of the following was a result of the Vernacular Press Act? (1) Strengthening of Indian nationalism (2) Weakening of the Indian press (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) None of the above
Which section of Indian society was most affected by the Vernacular Press Act?
Context: Imagine you are an editor of a vernacular newspaper in 1878. The government has just passed the Vernacular Press Act. What strategies could you use to continue spreading nationalist ideas without facing government action?
Discuss how the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 reflected the British colonial government's attitude towards dissent and freedom of expression in India.
