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Under which set of rules were 22 newspapers required to furnish securities during WWI?

1

Vernacular Press Act

2

Defence of India Rules

3

Sedition Act

4

Press Regulation Act

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Answer

B. Defence of India Rules

Solution:

The Defence of India Rules mandated that newspapers provide securities during World War I, highlighting how wartime led to increased government control of the press. Other options do not pertain to that specific requirement.

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