Why did the English language press develop slowly in India?

Lack of demand for English books

Colonial restrictions on printing

Preference for vernacular languages

Limited educational resources

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B. Colonial restrictions on printing

Colonial restrictions on printing contributed to the slow development of the English language press in India during the early years.

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