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The suppression of Indian language newspapers under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was caused by the criticism of
Options:
A .  lavish lifestyle of the English officials
B .  ill-treatment given to Indigo workers by their English masters
C .  inhuman approach of English officials towards the victims of the famine of 1876-77
D .  misuse of religious places of India by English officials
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
The Vernacular Press Act in 1878 was passed by Lord Lytton and repealed by Lord Ripon.
The suppression of vernacular newspapers was caused by the criticism of ill-treatment given to indigo workers by their English masters.

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