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What was the primary purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?
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- 1To promote Indian-language newspapers
- 2To allow free criticism of the British government
- 3To restrict criticism by seizing newspaper assets✓
- 4To foster a free and independent press in India
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To restrict criticism by seizing newspaper assets
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