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Who played a significant role in revising press laws in 1835 to restore freedoms?

1

Lord Curzon

2

Thomas Macaulay

3

Governor-General Dufferin

4

Mahatma Gandhi

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Answer

B. Thomas Macaulay

Solution:

Thomas Macaulay was instrumental in revising press laws in 1835, which restored some freedoms of the press in India amidst growing criticisms and petitions from journalists.

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