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    Consider the following statements with regard to 'Vernacular Press Act, 1878':
    1. It empowered District Magistrates to get bonds signed by publishers not to print anything against the British government.
    2. The Magistrate's action could be challenged in a court of law.
    3. The District Magistrate was empowered to siege the property of publisher.
    4. English newspapers published by Indians were also covered under this act.
    Which of the following statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 2 only    

    B)  1 and 3 only

    C)  1, 3 and 4 only 

    D)  1 and 4 only

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     The magistrate's action was final and no appeal could be made in a court of law. The act was not applicable on English newspapers published by Indians.


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