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The censorship of the Press Act was passed in
A)
1773
B)
1775
C)
1777
D)
1779

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 1779



But, in 1799, Lord Wellesley brought the Censorship of Press Act, 1799. The idea was to stop the French from publishing anything which could harm British in any way. This act brought all the newspapers under the Government scrutiny before their publication.

Published On : June 22, 2021
Category : Indian History
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