The correct answer is option 3. The suppression of Indian language newspapers under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was caused by the criticism of the inhuman approach of English officials towards the victims of the famine of 1876-77.

This act was passed by the British government in India in response to the Indian newspapers` strong criticism of the British administration`s handling of the devastating famine that occurred in 1876-77. The Indian newspapers were highlighting the inhumane treatment of the British officials towards the victims of the famine, as well as the government`s failure to adequately address the crisis. The British officials found such criticism threatening and passed the Vernacular Press Act to silence the Indian newspapers.

Option 1, which suggests that the suppression was caused by the criticism of the lavish lifestyle of English officials, is incorrect. Though the lavish lifestyle of English officials may have been criticized, it was not the cause of the suppression.

Option 2, referring to the ill-treatment of indigo workers by their English masters, is also incorrect. Though the ill-treatment of indigo workers was a grievance among the Indian population, it was not the specific cause behind the suppression of Indian language newspapers.

Option 4, suggesting the misuse of religious places of India by