Single Answer MCQ
Q-00015265
What significant impact did the Defense of India Rules have during World War I?
1
Increased press freedoms
2
Closure of newspapers that did not comply
3
Support for anti-colonial sentiment
4
Funding for new publications
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Closure of newspapers that did not comply
Solution:
The Defense of India Rules led to the closure of several newspapers that resisted compliance with government demands, demonstrating the extent of censorship during wartime.
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