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Consider the following statements regarding Vernacular Press Act 1878:

1. Vernacular Press Act was proposed by Lord Lytton, the then Viceroy of India.

2. The act was intended to prevent the vernacular press from expressing criticism of British policies.

3. The act excluded English-language publications.

4. It elicited strong and sustained protests from a wide spectrum of the Indian populace.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A)  1, 2 and 3 only

B)  2, 3 and 4 only

C)  1, 2 and 4 only 

D)  1, 2, 3 and 4