Consider the following statements about the press and literature in Colonial India : 1. The print media enabled the nationalists living in different parts of the country to exchange views with one another. 2. The British rulers were prepared to tolerate t

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Q: 51 (CAPF/2009)
Consider the following statements about the press and literature in Colonial India :
1. The print media enabled the nationalists living in different parts of the country to exchange views with one another.
2. The British rulers were prepared to tolerate the nationalist criticism of their rule.
3. The Vernacular Press Act (1878) evoked a nationwide protest against the encroachment on freedom of expression.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct ?

question_subject: 

History

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,71,13,71,7,3,3

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The correct answer is option 1: 1 and 3.

Statement 1 is correct as the print media during the colonial period played a significant role in connecting nationalists from different parts of India. Through newspapers and journals, nationalists were able to exchange their views, discuss political ideas, and coordinate their efforts towards independence. This allowed for the dissemination of nationalist ideas and the spread of awareness among the masses about British rule and the need for independence.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The British rulers were not prepared to tolerate nationalist criticism of their rule. They often used oppressive measures to suppress nationalist voices and activities. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 is a clear example of this. It was enacted to control the Indian-language press and curtail its freedom of expression. This act met with strong opposition and led to a nationwide protest against the British encroachment on freedom of the press.

Statement 3 is correct. The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 evoked widespread protest throughout colonial India. This act aimed to regulate and control the vernacular press, imposing restrictions on newspapers and journals in Indian languages. It was seen as an attack on the freedom of expression and was strongly opposed by nationalists, journalists, and intellectuals alike. The protest against this act played a crucial