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Consider the following statements about the Vernacular Press Act, 1878: 1. It was aimed at curbing criticism of British policies. 2. It applied equally to English and Indian language newspapers. 3. It gave the government extensive censorship powers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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11, 2 and 3
22 and 3 only
31 and 3 only✓
41 only

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1 and 3 only

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