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What was one major concern of the East India Company regarding printed materials?

1

Encouragement of local languages

2

Criticism from Englishmen in India

3

Promotion of Indian culture

4

Support for Indian independence

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Answer

B. Criticism from Englishmen in India

Solution:

The East India Company was particularly concerned about criticisms from Englishmen in India that could undermine its trade and authority, prompting censorship measures against such printed materials.

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