How did the colonial government react to the success of vernacular newspapers in promoting nationalism?

By supporting their publication

By encouraging modernization of printing

By enacting stricter censorship laws

By granting them financial assistance

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C. By enacting stricter censorship laws

Solution:

In response to vernacular newspapers promoting nationalist sentiments, the colonial government enacted stricter censorship laws, particularly through the Vernacular Press Act.

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