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What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?
What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act enacted in 1878?
- To allow Indians to possess arms
- To empower Indians to take decisions regarding their affairs
- To introduce equality between British and Indian judges
- To silence critics of the government by confiscating assets of newspapers (correct)
Why were Indians enraged in 1883 according to the text?
Why were Indians enraged in 1883 according to the text?
- Because of the introduction of the Ilbert Bill (correct)
- Due to the passing of the Arms Act
- For being disallowed from possessing arms
- For the withdrawal of the Vernacular Press Act
What did the Arms Act of 1878 prohibit Indians from doing?
What did the Arms Act of 1878 prohibit Indians from doing?
- Publishing objectionable content in newspapers
- Taking decisions regarding their affairs
- Trialing British or European persons by Indians
- Possessing arms (correct)
Why was the racial attitude of the British highlighted in India in 1883?
Why was the racial attitude of the British highlighted in India in 1883?
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What was one effect of the Vernacular Press Act on newspapers?
What was one effect of the Vernacular Press Act on newspapers?
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What crucial question did the people start asking in response to the developments in India?
What crucial question did the people start asking in response to the developments in India?
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What was the emerging answer about India and its people?
What was the emerging answer about India and its people?
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Which group was notably involved in clearly stating the consciousness of Indian ownership of resources and control by the British?
Which group was notably involved in clearly stating the consciousness of Indian ownership of resources and control by the British?
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What was a key feature of nationalism highlighted in the text?
What was a key feature of nationalism highlighted in the text?
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What was the primary goal of the political associations formed after 1850, as stated in the text?
What was the primary goal of the political associations formed after 1850, as stated in the text?
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