Edzy
Single Answer MCQ
Q-00015260

Which act introduced during World War II allowed for censorship of war-related reports?

1

The Defence of India Act

2

The Vernacular Press Act

3

The Rowlatt Act

4

The Press and Publication Act

Reviewed & Verified by Edzy Expert

Sandeep Chaturvedi

Sandeep Chaturvedi

CBSE Social Science & Humanities Reviewer

Social science and humanities educator with 14+ years of experience reviewing CBSE SST, economics, commerce, arts, and vocational content.

M.A. HistoryM.A. Political ScienceB.Ed.

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. The Defence of India Act

Solution:

The Defence of India Act passed during World War II enabled government censorship of reports related to the war, illustrating heightened government control during crises.

Watch Video Solution

Keep Practising

Students who asked this also explored

Continue with nearby questions to strengthen the same chapter concept while you still have the context fresh in mind.

Q1

What was the effect of the Rowlatt Act of 1919 on the press in India?

Single Answer MCQ
View explanation
Q2

How did print culture contribute to the growth of nationalism in India?

Single Answer MCQ
View explanation
Q3

Which technological advancement in printing greatly facilitated the spread of ideas?

Single Answer MCQ
View explanation
Q4

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

Single Answer MCQ
View explanation